A chain counter is an electronic instrument indicating how much chain has been run out while anchoring. applications. these devices facilitate putting out the exact amount of chain required for secure anchoring, usually five times water depth, more if poor holding ground or weather conditions warrant.. Anchors & chain we have a superb range of boat anchors and anchor chains in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to suit all boats, inflatable boats, dinghies and yachts. show 12 24 36. The aa150 rode counter (chain counter) displays the length of rode deployed through the windlass. fits any windlass features lcd display shows at a glance how much anchor rode is out. docking alarm sounds when the anchor is close to docking..
With an autoanchor chain counter - you have this information. on retrieval, the autoanchor has a docking alarm to warn that the anchor is approaching the boat and can stop the windlass when the anchor is a set distance away from the boat. currently, there is a huge focus on the entertainment and electronic systems in boats and yet it is the. The primary advantage of rope/chain rodes is a savings in weight in the bow of the boat. the nylon anchor line also gives an element of elasticity to the rode that can be more comfortable at anchor in heavy weather. chain only rodes are much easier to retrieve reliably for all windlasses.. Mets 2017 14-16/11/2017, amsterdam, netherlands (rai) kormarine 2017 24-27/10/17, busan, korea.