Lewmar 8 Plait Anchor Rode

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Lewmar Anchor Line 8 Plait

Lewmar Anchor Rodes feature 8 plait nylon line joined with a tapered splice to ACCO Hi-Test hot-dipped galvanized chain. Each anchor rode comes with a shackle to attach the chain to the anchor.

Features:

Anchor rodes complement rope chain gypsies fitted to all Lewmar windlasses
Chain is hot-dipped galvanized to minimize corrosion
Enables 50% more line in locker than 3-strand rope
Same tensile strength as 3-Strand.
8-Plait nylon rope is 1/3 more absorbent than 3-Strand rope. Weight means line falls better into the anchor locker.
Relaxed line will not twist, knot or loop over itself. 8 Plait falls limp into lockers, eliminating hockles common to 3 strand.
8 individual braided strands woven together rather than twisted make 8 plait supple when relaxed.

Specifications:

Chain: 15' of 1/4" G4 Chain with shackle
Rope: 300' of 1/2" 8PLT, spliced to chain
Recommended for H-900 (Concept 1, V-2&3 use 001 gypsy) Windlasses
Lewmar USA Premium 8-Plaited Nylon Anchor Rope

8-Plait Features:

Eliminates some of the service problems associated with the 3-strand ropes. 8-Plait uses 8-individual braided strands woven together that allow the rope to be relaxed. But, when under load, it tightens up to a firm lay. The higher the load the harder the lay becomes.
Carries the same tensile strength as 3-Strand.
Does not coil or create a "birds nest" in the locker like 3-Strand will. 8-Plait flakes and falls upon itself.
Will not twist and knot up.
Will not loop over onto itself.
Has less stretch so it will not bury itself deep into the gypsy's grip when overloaded, which means less damage to the stripper when the windlass is abused or overloaded.
Pays off of the windlass into the locker much like chain, allowing for better use of smaller locker designs.
80% less prone to becoming stiff when used in salt water than 3-Strand.
1/3 more absorbent than 3-Strand rope. More absorbent means more weight; more weight means better fall into the anchor locker.
Should be soaked in water (salt or fresh - it does not matter) to pre-lubricate the rope so it can be used in the windlass initially. When rope is used dry and new, we have seen either slippage or sticking in the rope pocket of the gypsy. Once the rope is wet and used, it out performs the 3-Strand. The longer it is used the better it gets.

What size windlass would best suit my boat?

Use our windlass selection chart found on page 2 to determine the general size of windlass to be fitted to your boat by using length and displacement. For example, if you have a 10m (33 ft) boat, typically a 270kg (600 lb) pull windlass would be selected. The rule to crosscheck your windlass selection is to add the total weight of the chain and the weight of the anchor together. Rope is very light and does not affect the actual lifting performance of the windlass, but can be factored in. For safe cruising in all types of conditions and sea areas, Lewmar recommends that you multiply the total weight of your anchor and chain x4 (x2 for V6 to V12). This number should be less than the maximum pull of the windlass you have selected. Should your findings be at or more than the maximum pull, select the next largest windlass. The windlass does not stow the anchor rode in the locker. Gravity stows the rode in the locker. There must be a free and clear area under the hawse pipe for the incoming rode to lie; if not, the rode will jam. Your windlass is a retrieval device; the windlass retrieves the anchor and rode. A windlass is not a high-load-bearing device. When at anchor your rode should be secured to a chain stopper, a cleat or other mooring point on the bow.

How long is the anchor rode I wish to use, and will the windlass put the entire rode into my locker?

Begin by examining the depth of the anchor locker to determine the fall that is available. The fall is the vertical distance between the top of the anchor locker and the top of the anchor rode when the entire rode is completely stored inside. This measurement is important in determining whether your boat will be best suited for a vertical or horizontal windlass. Do not stow the rode inside the anchor locker; gravity stows the rode. Y You must know how much rode will fit into your locker by gravity. There has to be a free and clear area under the hawse pipe for the incoming rode. Otherwise you will have to comb the rode back, keeping a clear and free space under the hawse pipe while retrieving the anchor.

Horizontal Windlass Features:

Most of the windlass unit is on the deck
Easy installation
Good for boats with small anchor lockers
Anchor rode enters the gypsy, makes a 90° turn and feeds into the anchor locker
Minimum fall of 304mm (12") is recommended in order to have enough gravity to pull the rode down into the locker

Vertical Windlass Features:

More of the unit is hidden below deck
Suitable for large anchor lockers
Anchor rode makes a 180° wrap around the gypsy providing more security
Minimum fall of 406mm (18") is recommended in order to have enough gravity to pull the rode down into the locker

How much pulling power should my windlass have?

Having selected a vertical or horizontal windlass and determined the size required using the chart on page 2, you can cross-check by using the following formula:

Total weight of ground tackle(anchor & rode) = Pulling power required by the Windlass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lewmar Anchor Line 8 Plait designed for?

The Lewmar Anchor Line 8 Plait is an anchor rode made with 1/2-inch 8-plait nylon rope tapered-spliced to 15 feet of 1/4-inch G4 hot-dipped galvanized chain. It is designed to complement the rope-chain gypsies fitted to Lewmar windlasses and includes a shackle for attaching the chain to the anchor.

What are the rope and chain specifications of the Lewmar Anchor Line 8 Plait?

This anchor rode includes 300 feet of 1/2-inch 8-plait nylon rope and 15 feet of 1/4-inch G4 chain with a shackle. The rope is spliced to the chain using a tapered splice, and the chain is hot-dipped galvanized to minimize corrosion.

What are the advantages of 8-plait nylon rope over 3-strand rope?

The 8-plait construction is designed to lie limp without twisting, knotting, or looping over itself. It flakes and falls into the anchor locker rather than creating the coils or birds nests associated with 3-strand rope. The description also states that it can provide 50% more line in the locker and has the same tensile strength as 3-strand.

How should Lewmar 8-plait anchor rope be prepared before using it with a windlass?

The rope should be soaked in either salt or fresh water before initial windlass use to pre-lubricate it. The product information notes that using new, dry rope can result in slippage or sticking in the gypsy rope pocket. Once wet and used, the 8-plait rope is designed to perform better in the windlass.

Which Lewmar windlasses are recommended for this 8-plait anchor rode?

The Lewmar Anchor Line 8 Plait is recommended for H-900 windlasses and for Concept 1, V-2, and V-3 windlasses using the 001 gypsy. The specified rode uses 1/2-inch 8-plait nylon rope with 1/4-inch G4 chain.

How should the required windlass pulling power be determined when using this anchor rode?

Lewmar states that the total weight of the ground tackle, including the anchor and rode, should be used when determining required windlass pulling power. For safe cruising, the description recommends multiplying the combined anchor and chain weight by four, or by two for V6 to V12 windlasses, and comparing the result with the windlass maximum pull.

How much anchor locker space is needed for the Lewmar Anchor Line 8 Plait?

The anchor locker needs a free and clear area below the hawse pipe so gravity can stow the incoming rode. Locker depth should be considered when selecting a windlass and determining how much rode can be stored. The description recommends a minimum fall of 304mm (12 inches) for horizontal windlasses and 406mm (18 inches) for vertical windlasses.

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