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I am doing an extensive refit of an old Pearson Coaster (30ft) with the goal of doing some extensive cruising. One problem I have been attempting to solve is the storage of the anchor chain. I know were I want to store it, in the keel, but getting it there is the problem.<\/p>\n

I want to deliver the chain to the keel from the windless through a PVC pipe to the keel. My theory is that the PVC pipe is something that should be considered a wear item. I would be installing it in such a way that it can be easily replaced. Thus far I have isolated that I need a minimum slope of 12 degrees and that I need to use a pipe size of 1 1\/2″ ID for the 1\/4″ High Test chain. The next size smaller PVC pipe, 1 1\/4″ ID, is just the right size that if a link rolls up the chain will jam. <\/p>\n

This appears to me as though I might be going about this from the wrong direction. I don’t have any experience in this area and something doesn’t feel right about my solution. <\/p>\n

If anyone has had any experience in this area and would be willing to share any suggestions, they would be most welcome. If I am going about this from the wrong direction, please tell me, and if there is a better way to approach this problem, that I would also like to know. Thank you in advance, Fred C. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hi Fred: Your instincts are right on! If you want the chain to self-stow, you will need a nearly vertical drop off the windlass. Bringing it back to the keel is great for motion, but a pain for storage. Guaranteed that someone will have to pull it back and flake it. Maybe a compromise will work: Straight drop for everyday use, and then the PVC pipe for passages. Steve Dashew <\/p>\n

Thank you for the reply. You confirmed what I thought would be the case, however let me give you a couple of additional details just to see if that changes the picture any. First; There is a straight drop from the windless into the top end of the PVC pipe of about 20″ then the pipe has a slope in the range of 12 to 14 degrees. At the end of the pipe there is a small roller then a drop to the bottom of the keel of about 18″. This final drop is what I hope will add what ever pull is necessary to over come the friction between the chain and the PVC pipe. I am going ahead and installing this system and what ever changes are needed I will just have to plug holes and go to plan B, what ever that might be. The one bit of information I am missing is a chart listing what volume a given length of 1\/4″ High Test chain will take up. If you could guide me to where this might be published I would greatly appreciate it.<\/p>\n

Hi Fred: You might get away with your approach. Best thing is to test it with a mock up on shore, before building it in. Re: chain volume, I have that somewhere in the office, but not sure right now where. If I find it, will send it to you. Steve <\/p>\n

Steve: Thank you for your help. I have done an extensive mock up, in the boat, and found that attempting to store the anchor chain in the keel would be marginal at best. Therefore, I have opted for moving the water tank to the keel and putting a chain box in it’s place under the v-berth. Thank you, Fred C.<\/p>\n

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