ulrich Posted October 11, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 11, 2013 Hello you'all I am working on the Skip Jack Willie Bennett. A mystery, I haven't been able to solve is: where does the anchor chain end up being secured to? Does any one have the answer? Regards, Ulrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 11, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 11, 2013 The chain should wrap several times around the warping heads that are on the outer part of the windlass. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrich Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks, Russ I kind'a thought that. So, is the end of the chain just laying around on deck or hanging down off the warping heads or is it fastened to something? Regards, Ulrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 12, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 12, 2013 I have never seen any attachment for that free end of the chain in these working boats here in the states. Just wrapped several times around the warping head. Russ Ferit 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrich Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks again, Russ. It will be laying on deck after winding it around the drum. Ulrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted October 13, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2013 On Naval vessels (modern) the bitter end of the anchor chain is shackled to a pad eye in the chain locker. I can't imagine that it would be left loose on any vessel. If it was ever to let loose and run free it would be too easy to lose the entire thing overboard. The last fathoms are painted red so that you know to set the chain brake soon or you are going to lose it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7pRfix_sNg Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 13, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 13, 2013 Henry: On a larger, offshore vessel, there would most likely be a chain locker, but we are talking about an oyster boat that works close inshore and in only a few feet of water. There is no chain locker on such a small vessel and the chain is usually just wrapped around the warping heads on a very simple windlass that is bolted to the bowsprit bitts. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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