Is it sensible or stupid to put a swivel between anchor and rode to allow the boat to rotate around the anchor during tide changes, or stupid because its an added complication and weak link?

Bill Balme

Here 's a new post on anchor swivels that covers the pros and cons. What are your feelings on using an anchor swivel?


To Swivel or to Twist, That is The Question
To a cruiser, anchoring tackle is perhaps one of the most important pieces of gear – second only to the boat itself. As such, any mention of the pros or cons of any particular component, such as swivels, or configuration will... coastalboating.net

http://www.coastalboating.net/Features/Editorials/swivels/index.html

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