Anchoring Information

Reactive Corrosion or deterioration of the galvanising can occur when galvanised steel comes into prolonged contact with stainless steel in salt water or salty, damp air. The degree of galvanic reaction depends on the wetted area ratio, e.g. a stainless steel shackle or anchor connector will probably react with the last link of an anchor … Continued

When you need to know more about an anchor to discuss an issue or a plus factor with your friends, colleagues or even your supplier, it is useful to know the terminology. Team Jimmy Green have added names to the various parts in this photo featuring two traditional anchor designs: a Fisherman and a Danforth … Continued

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Thimbles Anchoring Information

Jimmy Green Marine has supplied galvanised anchor chains, shackles and anchors from multiple manufacturers for over four decades. Over that time, we have encountered and sorted out all sorts of galvanising issues on behalf of our customers. The Galvanising process hasn’t changed much over the last five decades, and the frequency of any quality issues … Continued

Anchorplait® is a Jimmy Green Marine UK registered Trademark design featuring the Jimmy Green designed Easy-Splice Markers. Anchorplait® to Chain Splice, 11 links Tie a short whipping or constrictor knot around the Anchorplait, the equivalent of 14 links of chain from the end. Unlay the rope back to the mark, keeping the pairs taped together so … Continued

Selection Process for determining the right size for your Main Anchor Chain and Rope What Size Anchor Chain do I need? What Size Anchor Rope is compatible with my chain? How much Anchor Chain do I need? How much Anchor Rope do I need? Select your Anchor Chain and compatible Anchor Rope Size Find the column below … Continued

Anchor Chain Snubbing is fundamental to the basic principles of anchoring on all-chain anchor rode. The Snubber protects your windlass by transferring the strain to a suitable deck strongpoint and provides the vital stretch required to alleviate the shock loads associated with a bar-taut chain. There are multiple options for snubbing solutions, including stainless steel … Continued

The Jimmy Green Rigging Team have tried each potential combination to ascertain which size galvanised bow shackles will fit with each size Sarca Excel anchor and the corresponding calibrated anchor chain. The tests have been carried out with Green Pin Bow Shackles SARCA Excel Single Bow Shackle Connection to chain – with the crown of … Continued

A combination Chain/Rope Anchor Rode may prove to be the optimum arrangement The scope of the chain should still be more than adequate for anticipated anchorage depths and weather conditions. The extra length of the rope extension will not only increase the scope, but also provide valuable shock absorbing capability if conditions seriously worsen. Relatively … Continued