Posted by Dan Lind on September 19, 2003 at 00:40:06 from 24.69.255.205 user captain.
In Reply to: Re: Anchor chain or swinging the lead? posted by Adrian on September 18, 2003 at 21:01:35:
Thanks for the suggestions. However, I agree with Robert - the above suggestions are for a sounding line, and not anchor chain. As well, one wants to keep ones hands well away from the chain when the winch is in use. Moreover, bits and pieces of cloth or leather et cetera attached the the chain would soon wear off as the chain passes up and down over the wildcat. (I had to buy a new wildcat to fit the new chain - damn boats.)
I think I'll try a foot of florescent spray paint every 10 feet with a larger section painted every 100 feet. Unless it is very dark, I'll be able to see it from either helm.