An anchor swivel is an essential item to any anchor set up. The use of an anchor swivel prevents twisting of your rode while the anchor is set and also prevents your rode from snagging. Often your rode can be even more expensive than your anchor itself meaning that by using a swivel you can actually save money.
Our swivels come in two sizes: large and small. To determine which size swivel you need for your anchor, please refer to our dimensions chart below.
Preserve your rode
Every anchor needs some sort of connection between itself and the rode (simply tying your rode to your anchor is a very bad idea!).  Traditionally, this has been accomplished by some sort of shackle.
One problem arises from using such shackles: as the boat naturally turns while anchored, so too does the chain/rode. This rotating action inherently puts a considerable amount of strain on your rode, thereby decreasing its life. With the use of a swivel, the swivel, rather than the rode itself, rotates as the boat turns which increases the life of your rode.
Smoother retrieval of your anchor
When using a bow roller, shackles can sometimes get snagged when being stowed due to their awkward shape. Contrary to this, our swivels are designed in a sleek, bullet-like fashion allowing for easier retrieval and stowage on your bow roller.
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