Before operating the windlass anchor system, be sure the anchor rope isn’t tangled or snagged in the anchor locker. Double check the chain stopper pin and windlass brake to keep the anchor rope from ...

Once the anchor is up, secure it with an anchor lock, a chain stopper or a line to a cleat to take strain off the windlass. An anchor sitting on a bow roller causes lots of stress, especially when you ...

Chain-Stopper News: TB Waterwerk Orders New Workboat From Werft Shipbuilding, ... Anchor Windlass: The Anchor Windlass was fabricated with a 2” wildcat, a manual band-brake, ...