no sniveling going on here
Totally clear, Craig,
I see what you mean.
Some of the fancy and useless (so far as I don't know) stainless swivels also come with an added knuckle because this is recognized as a big problem.
But even a simple toggle action could run afoul of the positions an anchor shank might take.
The Acco swivel is only made in that one model (pins on the ends) and in only that size.
(The rep said they made a larger size but it didn't sell.)
If more people saw it as a solution ther might be a bow ended model.
But you have to admit the pins on that swivel are pretty close and tight and will keep what is connected to it
in the middle of the fitting and in line with the swivel BOLT.
So, how about this compromise?
A 7/16" (with a 1/2" pin) anchor shackle will fit perfectly on our 25# Supreme.
You can put the bow through....
or attach the shackle to the anchor with the pin.
That's the way I'd suggest. It makes a simple hinge action.
[And that slot has been punched thru and left with sharp edges by Manson.
Better not to have a shackle bow hinge on that. I think the pin is OK there.]
Then you attach the Acco swivel to the bow of that shackle.
That would add almost a universal joint action - not quite, but huge more attitude.
I know, I know, they will say you are adding another possible fail point, another unknown, another questionable connection.
That 7/16" Crosby ALLOY anchor shackle is rated at 2.6Tons or 5200#WLL.
A miserable 20,800# breaking strength. Wire the pin.
The Acco would be attached to the BOW of that shackle. Wire the pins.
And that would make it more free to move in whatever unexpected direction the chain is pulling at the anchor. YES?
And don't forget you have some swiveling goin on there too.
Won't it work???
Can't see it binding.
Whatever has to be threaded on any shackle pin can be positively centered on the pin with those homemade polyethylene washers. Or something else.
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What are facts but compromises?
A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease. (Bliss Carman)
Well I hope you guys are right
;) I had to order some pieces for my propane locker installation from Defender, so I had them throw in an Acco swivel.:D