There is no bow roller or anchor winch on our boat. The harness with chain lead and line is moved by hand. This has repeatedly resulted in scratches on the pulpit or in the gelcoat, which is annoying. The main culprit is the five-metre-long chain, which rushes across the deck, especially when the anchor is dropped, and can leave unsightly marks. To avoid this in future, we looked around for a suitable sheathing for the chain and found what we were looking for in a specialist electronics accessories store: A polyester mesh tube for neatly guiding and protecting cables fits perfectly over the chain. We secured the cable tube to the chain at the front end with cable ties, pulled it over the shackle at the back and secured it to the anchor line with a rigging. The thin cover does not interfere with the chain's manoeuvrability, but protects it from scratches. The meshes of the fabric are wide enough to allow the chain to ventilate well so that moisture can dry off after hauling.
Olaf Timm, Nindorf
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