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Jim Deatsch - 6 years ago

Uh, Jason? EVERY PLACE is cheaper than West Marine.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Haha, so true.

IOXAN PHENOMENON - 6 years ago

Sweet Stuff
I like how you guys always state the numbers clearly!
Be Blessed and Have Fun

Robert Jones - 6 years ago

Exact same thing happened on a Leopard 47 we were on. It wasn't that the chain stretched, but that its diameter decreased from rust and corrosion not allowing it to fit tightly in the wheel madohicky. New chain fixed the problem beautifully. Expensive but worth it on ground tackle.

Kevin Patrick - 6 years ago

yes, the chain is the issue. as it gets older the link connections start to wear, making the chain stretch at the connection points. That is why it jumps. So, a new chain is in order. make sure your get the best chain. I could tell just by looking at the chain.

Gordon McLellan - 6 years ago

Did you put a cotter pin or wire in the shackle on the other end?

Mark Patty - 6 years ago

By the way Jason, just to keep you out of trouble and out of the doghouse (not sure where that would be on a boat) in the future... Your wife (Nikki) is always supposed to be the best looking thing on the boat... Not the chain. :) I've been married long enough Never to make that mistake. Great video guys. Good luck on the crossing.

Happybidr - 6 years ago

I loved the segment with Jason and the Curiosity Dancers.

Hoyt Lyons - 6 years ago

You’ve been sailing long enough to learn how to splice. Just saying

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Splicing a line this large is not as simple as an 8mm spectra line

buffettfanman - 6 years ago

You should NOT use that shackle on your rope to chain if you are running it through your windless.

What type of chain do I need? (I am using a windlass)
broken windlass Thinking about using a shackle with your windlass? Don't do it!

http://www.anchoring.com/blog/how-much-anchor-rope-and-chain-do-you-need-for-your-boat/

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

It was just temporary to get the chain on the boat...like I said in the vid.

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Sasquatch - 6 years ago

Just a suggestion - when you are removing lockwire just cut one side close to the pass through and the remainder slides right out - no need to try and pull or thread the whole length - saves time and skin punctures :-)

bethells86 - 6 years ago

dah alright :) Can tell a mile away that chain links dont have a lot left in them, and fact it sticks together means galv. is gone. Sell it to metal recyclers and get some new chain. Wash with fresh water often and leave anchor well open often so dries out.

YouTubeSurfer - 6 years ago

“THE MAN” fixes everything! You the man!

Hugh Caldwell - 6 years ago

Did you safety wire the chain to the line (rode). It would suck if came apart there and all your new chain went to the bottom.

William Wegmann - 6 years ago

Putting the new chain on top of the old chain’s rust debris is going to shorten the life of the new chain.

Mr7valentine7 - 6 years ago

Good work! Mine jumps as well. Should cope with it too :)

Ian McAllister - 6 years ago

Learn to splice your own ropes. start with a 3 ply rope and move up from there. once you have done it 2 or 3 times it becomes easy. there a few you tube videos out there. A spliced rope is a very strong, a rope with a knot is about a 1/3rd as strong.
Put some wire on that shackle pin and pvc tape. Hate to lose 250' of new chain because the shackle fell off.
Love your videos, fun and entertaining. Always look forward to the next one.

Gleaning The Scriptures - 6 years ago

Hey Jason: you`re awesome.

californiakayaker N6GRG - 6 years ago

I just picked up some stainless steel plate for something I'm building ! WOW it was expensive, imaging how much stainless chain would cost ! If it exists ? Have you measured you voltages ? The steel will disappear and end up on Bronze (propeller for instance) if you do not have your correct amount of Zinc Anodes. Found out with research you can have not enough or to many ! See my sailing technology playlist for several videos on many types of corrosion , including that caused by shore power. I'm no expert yet, but sure seems like its going fast ! Saw a broken pair of cutters at a "harbor freight" and they were obviously pot metal ! Have seen a video where a bolt cutter saved the boat ! another boat got hooked to its anchor chain and was dragging it . Actually, the galvanizing zinc is gone first, then the chain goes even faster. Wonder if people ever re-galvanize chains ?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

You can re-galvanize but our chain was pretty far gone for that. And yes you can get stainless chain but holy moly!

Lawrence D - 6 years ago

Wishing you great success on having fixed this problem, but here's what would have been my neophyte (newbie, know nothing) questions first -
Maybe it was that the Gypsy (guessing that's the slotted/cogged wheel thing on the windlass) gaps/slots are worn down at the edge where it would most keenly interface/grab the chain links when it's pulling it up? No? aka: Worn down gypsy? (probably doesn't need to be super obviously worn down to still fail?)
Or, I have heard that chains stretch and if that's the case, maybe the stretched chain links no longer fit the Gypsy's slots as nicely as they need to? (this could also cause the gypsy to wear down quicker?)
Honestly, I have no clue for sure, but if even the new chain begins to jump the gypsy once the chain starts to get dirty (less friction), maybe those are some new possibilities on this issue to entertain.
Save Travels, Love you guys! <3
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Mike Ferguson - 6 years ago

Jason it’s not the outside that one should worry about on the wear ! The sides wear marginally. Have a look at the ends where the chain links touch the next link (on the insides). This is where the main wear of a chain is taking place. I have seen 16 mm chain where these ends are 6mm. This is also why it jumps the gypsy as the links are “longer” catching the separation part on the gypsy. Replaced mine the other day with a 80meter length as well. Mine was starting to jump a little but the dirty rust all over the anchor well was more irritating

Keepingittocool - 6 years ago

Looks good from my house. lol

Hugh Burton - 6 years ago

Hi Jason and Nikki. I hope I don't bore you with technicalities here but the reason your chain was jumping may be explained as follows. It is not the thickness of the link (sort of) but the wear at the rubbing points of each link with its neighbour. This creates an increase in the link length (distance between link centres) from the standard. When the worn lengthened chain runs over the capstan the links do not quite fit in the capstan channel due to the increased link length and a small lump or loop or standing wave appears across the few links nested on the capstan. At some stage when the wear is too great the standing wave becomes large enough to dislodge the chain from the capstan. Hope that explains it. PS: Cheers and keep up the fantastic videos. Your the best on the net.

Patty Sternjacob - 6 years ago

Can’t wait to see the crossing. We did it on our cruise in December. I’m sure it will be better from Curiosity. Smooth ⛵️ sailing.

Ag TITAN - 6 years ago

Has anyone been red pilled here yet?

gmoorman73 - 6 years ago

Also take a good look at the "sprocket" portion of the gypsy. That part that the chain wraps around. In the video, it looks worn also.

Tim Allen - 6 years ago

Hi Guys! I'm Ex Navy and you needed to get some one to redo the rope on the chain! NO YOU DONT! That's one you can do yourself! Infact, when you started this you did some of that in your studies! Easy! Look it up on line and you'll find it! Let me know how it turns out!

David Baxter - 6 years ago

Crazy boat dancers in the background are funny!

gmoorman73 - 6 years ago

Although I am not a sailor, chain is chain. You were inspecting the diameter of the chain link (9.36mm). The bigger issue was the wear at the point where the links rub each other. That loss was allowing the chain to "grow" which did not keep the links aligned properly in the gypsy. Look at the video where you show the chain laying in the gypsy (0:53). At the same time, your chain was getting "longer" and weaker. The new chain, without wear at the end of each link, will be held much more securely in the gypsy. I have seen the same wear and slipping action with roller chain on a variety of machinery.

SkyLord - 6 years ago

1:42 got some legends back there

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Tori Beaver - 6 years ago

Having operated a company that replaces all sizes of chain for moorings, we found that there is more than rust that will thin the links. Electrolysis also eats away at chain, especially after the galvanized layer is gone. Your friends gave you a great clue, and very funny as well! Loved the clowning in the background!

Wind Or Knot - 6 years ago

Hi Jason enjoy your videos! Did you at least sell your old chain the marina or barter for slip space? Fair winds.........

callum duncan - 6 years ago

hey you just press the button on the caliper and it will change from metric to imperial ( inches) . We have the technology !!! you should buy a caliper and keep it aboard .so that the correct diameter hose can be ordered etc etc a very handy tool love the adventure

Eli Schultes - 6 years ago

The chain wore out and “stretched”. The length of 10 links are now longer so the vertical links of the chain when nestled in the windless pop it out.

Justin Stanley - 6 years ago

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/02/11/couple-sells-all-possessions-for-sailboat-sinks-2-days-into-trip.html

Stay safe out there!

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Justin Stanley Thanks for the well-wishes. We saw that and it's horrible. Hope they're back sailing toward their dreams soon.

Wild West Unlimited - 6 years ago

OK so..... I hate to correct you on one thing, but I feel I gotta, and I'm sure you'll understand.... 3:08 .... Nope, it's still Nikki... :-)

Idaho Rider - 6 years ago

Good job. Nothing about a Boat is inexpensive is it? Stay well & happy.

Paul Beebe - 6 years ago

Good man!!!!! Always tie off big heavy stuff that might have the possibility of heading to the bottom...

Stormtrooper - 6 years ago

i see people jumping around in the back ground, being silly

Alan Locke - 6 years ago

Did you confirm the gypsey and the chain were the same measurement ? If not they may give trouble sooner rather than later.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Alan Locke Yep. The gypsy actually has the proper chain size on it.

GBigs Angle - 6 years ago

Couple Sells All For Sailboat, One Day Out And It Sinks http://gbigsangle.blogspot.com/2018/02/couple-sells-all-for-sailboat.html

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+GBigs Angle We saw that - so horrible for a dream to end like that! We hope they're back sailing some day soon.

Paul Smyers - 6 years ago

Did you mention in a previous video that you had a battery failure? I can't find it and I can't remember which battery it was or what the outcome was! Old age sucks :(

Electronics For Fun - 6 years ago

8:06 YEAH GIVE ME A BEER!! lol

Lotophagi - 6 years ago

it's normal here to put a few links of chain between the swivel and the anchor . This relives the side loads on the swivel.

Triketacular - 6 years ago

If your anchor or chain gets stuck on something, say at a depth of 200 ft. or more, what do you do? Are you qualified to scuba dive down to that depth and beyond to check out the problem? Enjoy your vlogs, Safe Travels.

regould221 - 6 years ago

You measured the thickness of one link but if you have measured the difference of the distance between 3 links you would have found it larger. That is why the chain skips because it doesn't fit in the gyspy space anymore. It's now longer.

John Beskow - 6 years ago

" Hair's breadth between a genius and a madman is what they say " not much more tween old and new chain ! I hope you did a
deal on new for old ? Think I would have kept chain for kedge emergency . PS A bit upper body strength wouldn't go amiss if
and when the winch fails.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+John Beskow We've already got a spare that's in better shape.

Robert Parnoff - 6 years ago

Couple thoughts-- Chain dimensions are critical with that winch, I used one for ten years and had a broken gear that I had fixed; There are places to regalvanize chain--We used Jacksonville, Fl. and finally in my opinion Defenders is the best for Help, service and reasonable prices== we spend over 5k there and that was 1983.

Jack Patteeuw - 6 years ago

Not a bad "spare" chain, for a 2 anchor set. It would take a lot of muscle to haul it in !

Peter Will - 6 years ago

Not so much the chain it's the chain pockets on the winch that are worn out.Ive seen them worn out on chain fall hoists in factories.

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Beanieweenieable - 6 years ago

Nice job! Why not stainless steel chain? $....?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+ Beanieweenieable Yes $. Lots & lots of $$$$$$

MidnightVisions - 6 years ago

Re: The anchor chain, your not washing the salt water off on retract, and its lost its corrosion preventative. Don't forget to add anti-seize when you re-assemble the anchor chain swivel.

MidnightVisions - 6 years ago

No problems, just didn't show up on video. All chain has a life span, and looking at it you got the maximum life out of it anyway. Cheers : )

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+MidnightVisions We do rinse it when we retrieve. It was already rusty when we bought the boat though - not sure what the previous owners did.

Joyce Barnett - 6 years ago

I loved the dancing in the background. Just like a couple of kids trying to get someone's attention. haha That was great. Glad that you found out what the problem was with the chain. Stay safe and happy adventuring. Getting excited for the crossing of the canal. Joyce

RegressMeNot - 6 years ago

Joyce Barnett I didn't catch that till the second time I watched the video. XD

Amber Rodman - 6 years ago

Did you guys notice that couple dancing in the background on that Leopard 58? Haha

Maj. Tom - 6 years ago

Wow.... very surprised, not stainless¿ ;)

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Maj. Tom Surprisingly pricey

Lance Harris - 6 years ago

Great video. At least your Gypsy didn’t have to get replaced too. I’m not too sure of the similarity between anchor chains and bike chains, but with bike chains we measure the distance between a set amount of links and then record that so we can see when a chain has stretched. You might research and see if applicable to anchor chain and record that somewhere. Thanks again. Good luck. Nice job!

Murray 78 - 6 years ago

Just looked at your video again, to me the Chain Hawse is almost to high for the Gypsy. What I mean is, the Chain Slop in the Hawse (I'd) is almost enough to throw the Links off the first Gypsy chain slot @ 12 o'clock.
Cheers.

Murray 78 - 6 years ago

Good job! Just wondering; is Bow Roller rotating freely, I couldn't tell in the video?
This is important, as it will minimize the amount of Chain Bouncing on Anchor retrieval.
Cheers, Retired Yacht Repair Business Owner.

Geoff Lamb - 6 years ago

I know the shackle you put on is a temporary measure but seeing as you have that seizing wire to hand would it be a good idea to wire the temporary shackle as well?

Darrin Carter - 6 years ago

Hey guys we have been following you from the start of your boating adventure and loving all the vids, hope to see you guys in the land down under one of these days. I notice that you have an awesome looking swivel on your anchor set up, can you please tell me what brand it is ? Fair winds following seas and sunny days wish you all the best Darrin Tammy Carter sailing Oasis

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Darrin Carter Thanks for sailing with us! Mantus & there's a link in the blog post: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Bad Santa - 6 years ago

That's funny. Rest of the vid was OK to I guess ;)

brian dines - 6 years ago

Jason is definitely growing in his mechanical/technical ability. Remember you struggling to change a tire on the way to Alaska in an RV. You've come a long way since then. Thanks for another entertaining and informative video.

fritzonvespa - 6 years ago

I know the shackle to the rope is temporary, but I'd still mouse the shackle with stainless wire so it can't undo itself over time. Fun little vid.....short , sweet and upbeat. :-)

Joshua Cox - 6 years ago

Hey you may want to use some of the wire on the other end of your chain as well so it doesnt come unscrewed.

REVEREND DAVID HAMM - 6 years ago

Way to go Nicole and Jason

Joshua Cox - 6 years ago

I can tell you why and only because im a bicycle mechanic. Whats happening to your chain is the same as what happens to a bicycle chain and cassette or sprocket. They say that the chain "stretches" which is the same as wearing out. Basically from the friction of metal on metal it slowly wears down the metal. Normally you can replace the chain a few times before you need to replace the cassette or sprockets but eventually that will need to be replaced as well which on your boat is the thing that turns to pull up the chain (the windless?). So if your old chain wore that out it will need to be replaced also and if its worn out and you don't replace it it will put extra wear on your new chain.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Already done. Check out the blog post. https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Edward Grant - 6 years ago

Very informative kids. Was there any value to the old chain, like a core charge for an old part? The chain locker must have been pretty dirty from that old chain, so were you able to wash it out prior to the placement of that pretty shiny new chain? Yes, I have a very organized sock drawer too!!!

Windkisssed - 6 years ago

Shortest video in a while!!! BUT, your friends more than made up for it!!! Great friends! Apparently in good shape also!!

simon miles - 6 years ago

Thumbs up for the photo bomb

Pamela Smith - 6 years ago

Only thing left to change is the gear/teeth on the Windlass. Everything wears down/out. Boats are a lesson in entropy!

André Rimkus - 6 years ago

Great Job, one question: Why didn't you choose a stainless steel chain? It lasts several times longer than the "normal" chain and is more reliable.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+André Rimkus We'd love to but it's mucho more expensive.

kimotree - 6 years ago

So excited for the crossing!

frenchbroad1431 - 6 years ago

You kinda lose me when you use those technical terms like pokey bits.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

hahaha- you don't think that's a real nautical term?

curacao11 - 6 years ago

good job guys

gordon Hurt - 6 years ago

Is your bow roller rolling? Yet another thing to check!

MrCbass1234 - 6 years ago

Also I don't think your chain is correct marriage for that sockets slots

MrCbass1234 - 6 years ago

Stretch chain worn-out sockets why its skipping

David Leatherbarrow - 6 years ago

OK so you had me Excited at " Jumping the Gypsie ".

Guys did the appearance of the chain not give it away or are you becoming complacent about some of the items of service.

Please don`t think I am having a go at you but like a squeaky wheel we tend to ignore it because we know it is a squeaky wheel that is until it falls off. Some times a different set of eyes can see things that you are overlooking.

Perhaps ask your friends on the other cat to " Asses "your boat and make a list of what they find that they would fix if the boat was theirs. [ different eyes different perspective ].

Thanks for the vid.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Can`t wait to see you in the BIG Ocean. So much to see.

David. Down Under.

Len R. - 6 years ago

Not enough Nikki in this video

Kitchguy - 6 years ago

What’s the poky wire for?

nemo227 - 6 years ago

Yep, another good one. I'm looking forward to the canal video.

Ron Howes - 6 years ago

The old chain must have some value, right? It might work for someone else, or the scrap metal man.

zzzx xzzz - 6 years ago

So how long before the gypsy wears down ? Could you have gotten a gypsy to fit the old chain ? That would have been less expensive , right ? I know they make different size gypsy's ! Too late now , but keep it in mind for next time !

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Already replaced the gypsy. https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Monica B - 6 years ago

Thanks for sharing!

Eric Haven - 6 years ago

Another great video, Wynns! I had to laugh when Jason made reference to West Marine at the 2:00 mark. I work for Samson Rope, and we sell a ton of our rec marine rope through them. Here's to hoping the new chain serves you two well!

Marshall Browne - 6 years ago

Wow....good price on the chain. I just replaced my 5/16 Hi test 200ft of it and it was 1000.00 here in Washington state.

TOM - 6 years ago

Let's get the show on the road....

OURv - 6 years ago

JASON,
RE : Real World Test,,,
What you mean to say is :
Perform a proper test under combat conditions...

!

Jas Tunes - 6 years ago

No, NIKKI is the nicest looking thing in your boat! Bad husband!

David Leatherbarrow - 6 years ago

Nikki is a Doll and dosn`t even have to try.

Kevin Higgins - 6 years ago

Great video- loved the monkeys in the background! If your temporary Clevis turns into a longer term repair, you may want to put some safety/seizing wire through the pin and around the shank... I lost a very expensive anchor and chain (only 20 feet though!) because the pin vibrated loose and unscrewed. Kind of a sick feeling really. Can’t wait to see the crossing!

John Beckmann - 6 years ago

you need an "auto wash system" for your chain ! If there isnt one on the market let me invent one for you !

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We do - it's called a garden hose and whoever is pulling the anchor!

Cleo Torris - 6 years ago

I hate to point this out but your swivel is installed incorrectly. You should have a few short links of chain between the swivel and anchor. Swivels break when side loaded. You do have the shackle so that is better than nothing.

Paul Swan - 6 years ago

Chain, chain, what a pain, but we do need a good chain, just a question? why didn't you mark or paint the chain with depth markers before you put it back on the boat to save you the hassle of pulling it out all the way again some other place to save some more pain?
Cheers

Paul Swan - 6 years ago

Are cool, I can't remember seeing that in any of your videos, thanks for the reply so many don't answer any questions...

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Because we have a counter that lets us know how much we have out.

Sunshine Coast Summer - 6 years ago

Have you decided where in the Pacific?

Lyell Griswold - 6 years ago

Delos had this chain/ gypsy issue a long time ago somewhere in southeast Asia. if you want a documented case.

Capt Sam Wilson - 6 years ago

Did you clean out the chain locker and wash the line rode before you put the new chain in?? Lots of rusty staining bits in there from the old chain..lol

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Yep. It's all in the blog post.

Steve Kelly - 6 years ago

I had no idea of the price!!!

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

They automatically double the price of anything that goes on a boat - haha!

Alicia Westfield - 6 years ago

BAHAHA..... totally photo bombed by some crazy kids smacking their ass!!!

My husband and I LOVE you guys!! Your adventures make us plan for the future when our children are grown. Can't wait to be able to travel ALL. THE. TIME.!!!!!

Quakeboy02 - 6 years ago

Glad to know I'm not the only one who bought chain, but I must admit that I didn't buy that much! =) Oh, and splicing is easy-peasy once you watch a splicing video here on youtube.

chuckandkelly - 6 years ago

SV Delos had the same issues with their chain.

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Bill BillBill - 6 years ago

seems like the cheaper, easier solution would be buy a smaller gypsy that fits your old eroding chain

chesbaycruiser - 6 years ago

I think someone said something about a chain? Sorry, couldn't get past the dancing neighbors!
#BoatBoogieBomb

J.G. Conumdrum - 6 years ago

Nicky standing there with a remote control looking like Vanna White, another excellent

Batt Mann - 6 years ago

Hang onto those friends, they're the bomb.

FalconXE302 - 6 years ago

Oh that Video BOMB of the dancing couple is gold... LoL...

smokin Dauberdoo420 - 6 years ago

You can SPLICE ! Just need a little practice it's a good skill to know THANKS FOR SHARING :-)

Michael Volentine - 6 years ago

Question? Could you have swapped ends of the anchor chain? Probably all of that 10 years of anchoring has been in shallow waters. Have been through the Canal twice on a Navy Destroyer. Was really a nice experience.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Just answered that below so will copy it here: Hmmm, might be a short-term fix but we wanted to be super sure of the anchor since we're headed to French Polynesia. Details in the blog post. https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Vern C - 6 years ago

Doing splices on triple strand lines is pretty straightforward, and allows you to fix your own lines while away from port, and saves $$$$. No special tools needed. (some whipping cord is nice to have have on hand)
With some basic tools (awls, fids, etc) you can also work on single and double braid lines.
(if you want some really sweet anchor chain, price out some stainless)

Karel van der Velden - 6 years ago

Problem caused by galvanic corrosion because of the mixed metals (anchor vs chain)
It will happen again. Your yard should have informed you about this potential problem.

acmeopinion factory - 6 years ago

Karel van der Velden Both anchor and chain are steel, what's your point?

Tim Harrison - 6 years ago

was the noise in the background a vacuum or a blender ? LoL Be safe TIm & Cat

Daniel Gladstone - 6 years ago

Has anyone with this problem tried flipping the chain around instead of replacing it?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Hmmm, might be a short-term fix but we wanted to be super sure of the anchor since we're headed to French Polynesia. Details in the blog post. https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Dick Dixon - 6 years ago

Regarding the chain problem, I had the same experience. I replaced it one year ago with new 3/8" chain.....175' @ $600....it's high quality that I purchased from a family owned marine supply store in Biloxi, MS. Did someone tell you the size of the chain needed is marked on the gypsy? Yep, it is.

williambob111 - 6 years ago

like the voice overs in this one

Savant - 6 years ago

3:10 Did Nikki go ashore, then?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Haha - good one!

Peter Frebold - 6 years ago

.... would be interesting to take a comparison measurement .... the side of the chain link and where the link comes in contact with the next link where the abrasion takes place .... you definitely got your workout, ... laughing ....felt your arms the next day I bet .... nice snug fit in the gypsy, give you peace of mind huh! .....enjoy your videos .. Thx .... have a great week .....

Stevie FordRanger - 6 years ago

So the new chain was actually 10mm? Nice vid, can’t wait to see you in the Pacific.

Jim Hummel - 6 years ago

I ran out of puns a while ago, so...Good Job!

warp21drive - 6 years ago

Good catch on the gypsy/rusty chain! I would have measured the thickness where the links rub together!. Could you use a joining link to the last few links on the rope rode? And save the resplicing?
Cheers Warren

Michell Turner - 6 years ago

less expensive is always a good way to say it! He-He

Rustie - 6 years ago

If you measure say 10 links of the new chain when stretched tight and record that in your log book, you'll be able to measure it occasionally to see if the chain has stretched. This should tell you when your chain needs replacing before it becomes a serious problem..

Peter Swank - 6 years ago

Rustie good advice in measuring the length of your chain because as the chain wears it stretches, each individual link streaches and becomes elongated. this makes the overall length of your chain longert and the ink will no longer fit in the Gypsy causing the chain to jump.

LTVoyager - 6 years ago

Yes, diameter of the link isn't the big issue. The issue is wear in the end of the links where they contact each other causing the pitch of the chain to be longer than the pitch of the wheel pulling the chain. Measure that periodically and you will know where you stand. I would probably measure more than 10 links, but 10 may be adequate. I would use a yardstick and measure the number of links that is just shy of a yard. I would also measure the old chain to establish the wear limit.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Great idea!

SKPjoe Coursegold - 6 years ago

i was looking for the beer while loading the chain.

ROLL WITH IT - 6 years ago

We love you two! Been watching since our RV /skoolie researching phase. NOW we just want to be you when we grow up!

Mark Zampino - 6 years ago

KJ is so beautiful Scotts pretty sexy to

Ross Pryde - 6 years ago

i love the video's. great work with the chain.check out [Roll with it] video's

Richard K. Payne - 6 years ago

Ok, just have to add one thing. The wire is called "Safety Wire" used to prevent nuts and bolts from un-screwing. And safety wire the shackle, Lost a nice Danforth from a shackle coming loose.

FlyingGyros - 6 years ago

Okay Jason. I’m laughing my ass off. Love your friends.

Charles Smith - 6 years ago

3 legged dog, around 1 around 2 back around 3 roll in your hands to straighten it out and then you can see how it is done. I was a Boatwain mate in the USN, spliced line all the time. 3 strand is the easy one to do.

Charles Smith - 6 years ago

A link on USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72 was 365 or 360 depending if Detachable or link.

Sensible Nomads - 6 years ago

always great to see you guys at it!

Lyn Jameson - 6 years ago

Jason, you’ve come a long way since the composting toilet install in your RV. You’re so hands on now!

Lyn Jameson - 6 years ago

Nah, Nikki is always the nicest looking thing on the boat

Lyn Jameson - 6 years ago

Ross Pryde I just couldn’t help myself when I heard Jason say the new chain was going to be the nicest looking thing on the boat. I was wondering if I was the only one to chuckle to myself and immediately think of Nikki.

Ross Pryde - 6 years ago

isn't that the truth

NuclearWinter2110 - 6 years ago

Hey guys I'm pacific side again! Crossed on Thursday - straight through rather than doing it in two parts - and am now tied up in Panama City Harbour. I could pop over and splice that line for you - with multiplat line you need to pair up the strands and then just go over and under working down - one line in an X, one in a Y. Sounds complicated, but a doddle when you know how!

Sadly I think that wont be possible though as I am busy with provisioning and we sail again on Wednesday. Next stop San Diego...

One thing Jason, it's faking, not flaking, unless you Americans say it differently!

See you guys next week, and if you have any splicing questions don't hesitate to ask!

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+NuclearWinter2110 Dang it! We already left Panama City. Fair winds!

Lambda - 6 years ago

Might be a good idea to replace the gypsy too before it teaches the new chain old tricks

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Already done!

Traveller - 6 years ago

Will you be taking on new crew for passage ?

Sandy Oklahomatransient - 6 years ago

Hey You Two,
Nothing like conditional based maintenance, you have to do it on anything you own. Hubby did a great job!
Be safe, have fun!
Hugs,
Sandy Livesay

Chris Bacon - 6 years ago

hey buddy, do not ever tighten a shackle, with tension it's gonna get even tighter and a pain to remove (especially if it's temporary) the hole in the pin is there for a fire to prevent it from loosening...

itsnotme07 - 6 years ago

You know BOAT means Bust Out Another Thousand....at least that's what my sister and brother-in-law say with their 28ft cruiser.

jmb180 - 6 years ago

I like your boat work videos.

Clayton Vail - 6 years ago

Dancing photo bomb hilarious

Dennis Wintjes - 6 years ago

Good luck in your crossing. Are you going to take on more "crew"?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We had line handlers fly in special for the crossing.

Nancy Fernandez - 6 years ago

Rufus and Kate photo bomb lol. Can't wait for the canal. Great job Jason.

Lk M - 6 years ago

Did you sell the old chain? How much you get? Or take it with and sell/ trade in the South Pacific?

ICE BEAR - 6 years ago

https://youtu.be/h4hjKUyPUqc
Animated knots rope to chain splice. Easy to do and good site. Everyone should know how to do basic splicing. And I’m sure your sprocket got worn by the jumping. Expect it to be replaced by newzeland.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Gypsy already replaced. Boom!

Adrienna van Diermen - 6 years ago

Sorry to see you leave the San Blas Islands so quickly. The indigenous there were a highlight for us. The canal is just a box to tick off, but a bore in short time. We asked ourselves why all the money being made off the canal passage was not tricking down to the people.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Adrienna van Diermen The Guna were lovely people and we could have stayed so much longer, but then you wouldn't get a Sunday Funday video so....

yellowdeer 7 - 6 years ago

Good job Jason. Funny how sometimes the problem is facing us right in the face. I bet you were sore after that. Cheers.

Barry Echols - 6 years ago

Great episode, I enjoy these technical ones as well as the sailing, diving, and touring ones. However, this is the first time I have noticed a professional You Tube creator such as Jason appearing to not notice some serious and prolonged photo bombing going on behind him. I expected him to comment in final editing, but except for a brief text inclusion he left it up to us viewers to catch it.
A little bird told me that we may see more of one of the jumping jack clowns in a future episode.

Blue Boats - 6 years ago

I'm a little astonished nobody in Florida even proposed the chain wear would be the problem, I guess not a lot of anchoring in Florida with all the docks there. I only watch sailing blogs but I knew this was the problem as soon as the episode started. The wear is even more severe on the inside elbows of the chain links because they are always grinding on each other, and this creates a greater distance between links, which causes them to not drop into the gypsy pockets correctly.

Dwight Turner - 6 years ago

Jason, you are truly a jack of all trades. I am so excited about your crossing through the Panama Canal. Just before you entered into the first lock, there is a U.S Army base on the left called Fort Davis. That's where I was born 71 years ago. I left when I was 2 years old and have never been back. I followed your route through the Canal using Google Earth, and that's when I saw how Fort Davis was within shouting distance of the first lock. Many fans of this channel are chomping at the bit to see your Canal crossing and your adventures in the Pacific. Stay safe.

Bob Shaw - 6 years ago

I'm anxious to see your upcoming video about transiting through the Panama Canal. Never got to do that during on all the cruises I took many decades ago. Friends of my parents did though decades ago. Have fun guys. Yikes ! I had no idea that anchor chain could be so expensive.

Event Hʘriךּon - 6 years ago

wow thats a lot of moneh! I guess it did 10 years tho, so not that bad. Fair winds and a kiss to the kitties!

Te3aerial photography - 6 years ago

Love the dancing in the background! How far behind are the videos from where you guys are now? so would you recommend a freshwater wash down and scrubbing your winch and your chain when you lift your anchor every time?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We do rinse it every time we bring it up but it still spends a lot of time in the water.

Bill Anderson - 6 years ago

What did you do with the old chain which you said still have lots of life left in it? Do you sell it?

formerly 987946216430 - 6 years ago

nice episode guys, just wondering if you are able to get money back for your chain like for scrap or whatever to offset some of the cost of new? Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan.

Jeff C. - 6 years ago

The hardest and most time consuming job with chain is marking it with length markers. I prefer painting marks every 25 ft. I put a 3 ft. wide "field" of white. In the white fields I paint 3 inch wide black marks with 3 inch spacing between at every 25 ft. Therefore 75 ft. will be three black narrow marks. And at 100 ft. I paint a 6 inch wide black but add 3 inch narrow blacks for every 25 ft. Example: for 150 ft. the markings should be 2 narrow black marks and a wide black mark.. Paint your marks with a brush and roll the chain to get all sides especially inside the links. True the paint will wear off on the outside of the links but the paint inside the links will not wear off. The white paint can be easily seen down in the water and at night. Tie wraps, leather loop straps, inserts inside the links cannot be seen at night. If you want to get fancy, paint the bitter end of the 50 to 75 ft. chain yellow (to let you know this is it.) Or get rid of the rope and go 100 % chain therefore not necessary to make chain to rope splices..

Frank Mosuch - 6 years ago

Braided Anchor rode. If only I were there, this would be an easy splice.

Charlsee Parker - 6 years ago

Those friends are amazing!!!

Alan Drinkwater - 6 years ago

Maybe this was the time to mark the chain

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We have a counter.

Bill23799 - 6 years ago

Nice video. Was this chain the one that came with the boat?
I checked and 3/8" is 9.52mm. I hope the new chain is not too thick.

Wow, I had no idea they spliced line to metal chain like that.
I guess your experience at " splicing the mainbrace " will not help you here.

OK......now we all want to meet Rufus and Kate. Haha......unless they just jump up and down on their
poop deck like that all the time.

oceandrew - 6 years ago

Good thing RAN was just in San Blas and did an awesome job vlogging it ... but then so did SV Sundowner, Prism and ye olde White Spot Pirates in the past. You guys just didn't seem too inspired by it, apparently (only stayed in one place for a week for only one video). Bad weather window maybe?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+oceandrew We had to get back in time to do the anchor chain before our crossing date.

Rush Dougherty - 6 years ago

Much as I think your adventures are fantastic and your enthusiam is great, when somebody says I wouldn't recommend this and then goes ahead and does it, they are just asking for trouble. It would have been so much easier to ask your fellow boaters if anybody knows how to splice, that way you could learn. You also need to look at the tools you are using to understand how to use them. The calipers you were using have a automatic inch to mm button, it is the yellow button on the top of the read out. So all you had to do was to push it to get inches. The 'pokey' wire is not 'seizing' wire, it is safety wire or locking wire and it serves a very definite saftey purpose. It locks the nuts into a position that prevents it from backing off the bolt and causing failure.

George Simms - 6 years ago

Back in the day their were several actual sizes of 3/8 " and others: PC Proof Coil , BB Bemires Best & BBB Better then Bermires Best. Same wit the gypseys could be very confusing

DJ Evans - 6 years ago

Oh WOW you guys, I think I am more excited now about the crossing than you are (were?) Great video, thanks! --The Evans Family

John Green - 6 years ago

9.36mm = 3/8"

Josh Perry - 6 years ago

Next time you drop the anchor, you need to put seizing wire (Lock wire) around the shackle that you used to "temporarily" afix the chain to the anchor line. Very important if you put all of your chain out.

SV Beautimous - 6 years ago

Your chain was stretched that’s why it was jumping. running a rusted chain through your gypsy will wear off the sharp edges possibly allowing the new chain to jump

Dawn Frye - 6 years ago

The friends in the background was great. Great job on the chain guys. Good luck through the canal.

Calico Junction Sanctuary - 6 years ago

Loved the background entertainment

Jeff's Videos - 6 years ago

Hey guys I just wanted to give you a tip about your anchor. The Coupler you used has a hole in it to put a zip tie in to stop it from turning out on its own or some stainless wire you used at the anchor end. I have lost an anchor because i thought tightening it with a crescent wrench would be good enough but aver time it will come lose and fall out...

white lion - 6 years ago

Has any liveaboard cruising people look at the effect of the reactor meltdown at Japan on the effects it has had on the Pacific Ocean???? Might want to reconsider Pacific Ocean for sailing....

Rod D - 6 years ago

Just a quick question, are you going to mark your chain at regular intervals to make it easy to work out how much you have out?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We have a counter.

Harley McCorcle - 6 years ago

Great video!

tonyh101 - 6 years ago

Rufus and Kate are the best!! Good luck with your chain!

Yves Lemoine - 6 years ago

Did you consider regalvanizing the chain or was the chain just too far gone? Regalvanizing is 3 to 4 times cheaper than a new chain and likely an even bigger savings in Panama.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Yves Lemoine It was pretty bad.

Rashley's BorderQue - 6 years ago

Just a thought. With the old rusty chain grating on the Gypsy, the Gypsy might be worn also. If it continues to jump, you might look at that. Nice video.

Rashley's BorderQue - 6 years ago

Awesome! Love your videos. Can't wait for Sunday to come around for your latest.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Rashley's BorderQue We replaced it right after this. We had Jason's mom bring one from the States.

MV Solitude - 6 years ago

Lol the dancing photobomb

Bogeys 12 - 6 years ago

Time for an upgrade. That Leopard 58 in the background looks pretty sweet! More subscribers, more sponsors, more, more, more....
Love my Sunday fix! Thank you!

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

A little bit bigger than we wanted!

SAILING PAU HANA - 6 years ago

Correction: that new chain is not the best looking thing on the boat. Right Nikki?

oilhammer04 - 6 years ago

I may have missed it, but is that new chain stainless steel?

oilhammer04 - 6 years ago

No wonder it rusts so badly. Galvanized coating just can't stand up to salt. I suppose stainless steel would be cost prohibitive.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+oilhammer04 Galvanized. All the info's in the blog post here https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Steven H. - 6 years ago

I'm truly shocked that no one there could tell you why the chain is jumping in the gypsy. No one at all?

Jonathan Neethling - 6 years ago

Its a hard Vlog to follow sometimes, and Ive been watching since the RV days....
lately the vids just seem a bit long toothed. I don’t mean to be harsh. If thats harsh? But we’ve watched you drink coffee. A lot of coffee. Review random bakery shops that are opposite each other and film monkeys you cant see,
There is no story or character building. If you look at Delos, you get excited to see what “shenanigans” they get up to. There’s a “character“ following, and a story. Its dynamic. Changing. Evolving. If you don’t see one crew member theres another bound to make you laugh.
Diving is awesome! But there is only so much video’d sea life one can look at before going, “meh!” Especially when the vis is bad! Why bother showing us?
The cherry on the cake was this video. I get the feeling you both looked at each other and went
A: ah - well we haven’t done anything. Lets review the chain...

Or

B: forget B. You’re so far behind on videos, why waste your fans time with an annoying 9:50 video of a stupid anchor chain...

GRRRRR

Weird600 - 6 years ago

When you get a second add some seizing wire to you temporary shackle --

onthebeaches1 - 6 years ago

Another great DIY from Jason and Nikki! Very cool! So glad you satisfied the gypsy before she started screaming at cha!

abdullah alsulaiti - 6 years ago

Nice video thank you for sharing

David Dube' - 6 years ago

Bad Galvanizing process on the old chain, worthy of a refund. How come your rope didn't have a 'Thimble'?

acmeopinion factory - 6 years ago

David Dube' A thimble won't make it through the windlass.

zihan Md Nor - 6 years ago

Cool

Paradigm2012Shift - 6 years ago

Safe travels.

Tim Johnston - 6 years ago

You need a real cotter pin in your anchor bolt. The thin wire might catch and break easily. You can also replace the gypsy gear if its worn to match the new chain. Otherwise l@@ks good.

Bobby Baldeagle - 6 years ago

So what did y'all end up doing with the old chain??? Watching this video makes me wonder about my tow chain. It was my grandfathers and we've used the heck out of it over the past 60 some years that I know about. And I'm sure my grandfather bought it used. So my tow chain could easily be well over 100 years old... LOL,LOL... Well I don't plan on lifting any motors ofut of any trucks with it... LOL,LOL... Be blessed... BBE....

Em And the Gang - 6 years ago

Fantastic! So interesting! Learning every day!

Nathan Maddock - 6 years ago

where are your length markers?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We have a counter.

Ken Leander - 6 years ago

Delos anchor chain replacement episode (100 meters)
063 Rigging Our Sailboat (Part 3 of 3)

Jumping in the gypsy is a sign of rusted chain and questionable chain strength.
All it takes is one very bad link for the chain to part. Good call replacing it.

Piers Bird - 6 years ago

Just like when you replace a chain on a motorbike, you don't just replace the chain, you replace the chain AND sprocket. In your case I'd have tried the sprocket first or the windless because that should wear out first just as the front small sprocket is the first to wear out on a bike...

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Piers Bird We did shortly after this. We had Jason's mom bring one from the States.

MrTatts64 - 6 years ago

5 mins "study" online will teach you how to splice that mulitplait anchor line and less than 30 mins will see the job done - once you have fed out all the chain again...

johnVidBozo - 6 years ago

FYI the calipers you were using can be converted to Imperial at the press of a button.
9.36mm = 0.3685 in which is about 0.01 short of 3/8
10.1mm = 0.3976 in which is about 0.02 larger that 3/8. Probably because of the galvanization or user error in the measurement :).

Jeff Allen - 6 years ago

Seizing wire, is the a sailing term? On a car it's called Safety Wire.. Thanks for the video!

MiQ Bohlin - 6 years ago

Would also rising the mount of the windless (just a little bit) be an option? To gain some degree of threading for chain, since it’s a wheel. Now it looks like about a 4’th of it does the work. Fine trimming can do wonders.

L Shep - 6 years ago

How much is the old chain worth?

Carl Michael - 6 years ago

Knowing sailors, I was expecting tons more comments about the swivel, and few saying to get rid of the SS shackle and get a tested galvanized one like a Crosby G-209

daverjax - 6 years ago

You should have marked the chain in shots of a certain depth like 1 fathom lengths. so you'll know how much road you have out at anchor.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

We have a counter.

1025gdavies - 6 years ago

You might find it hard splicing old line to the new chain - looks like you have braid so it might be a bit easier but don’t count on it!

Bernie Vielwerth - 6 years ago

Jason your very handy!
Good luck with the new chain.
Looking forward to the Panama canal video.
Cheers Bernie in Palm Springs

Mojo Motive - 6 years ago

Dude the best looking thing on your boat is your wife!

Fawwad Shafi - 6 years ago

What did u do with the old chain? Did u sell it?

Gogs - 6 years ago

Yip looking good. Never had to change an anchor chain, but you made it look quite easy and satisfying on completion.

nocoolname32 - 6 years ago

that leopard 58 behind you though :O ask them for a tour!!!!

Randy collins - 6 years ago

Well done, you guy's have come a long way from your flat tire in Alaska video, im impressed.

Zander Howell - 6 years ago

Hi there you need to replace the actual gypsy and chain.

Nauti Thumper SV a Sailing Adventure - 6 years ago

So hard to concentrate with the dancers. Great info. Love ur videos.

Richard Slater - 6 years ago

Ah, good start to my week seeing your latest video.

Tigersmundo - 6 years ago

Mi Familia, Cool how about the electrical part II with that one piece?

renoguy25 - 6 years ago

Good morning Wynns
an interesting and educational video , Yes shiny new chain .
Your comment about it being the best-looking thing on the boat, I assume didn't include Niki , as her place in that spot is simply a given .

Very strange sounds if the first couple of minutes of this video ...sort of sounded like wind howling maybe combined with a motor/generator running ??? Not at all complaining just curious .

Loved your friends' photobombing YOUR video ....wonder when the time comes what they will be showing people , of you photobombing THEIR video ? :-)

In REAL time I'm assuming you're already through the locks , but If you haven't yet , I understand that there are live feed cameras set up to able to watch the boats travel through ( does anybody know a link ? )
If this is still possible , any chance you could give us a quick heads up ?

Thanks kindly

Bob from Calgary

renoguy25 - 6 years ago

Thanks kindly

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+renoguy25 There's always a lot going on at a marina. We are already through the canal. The live cameras aren't very good and not many of them were working.

Gary C - 6 years ago

Simples. Cheap chain has stretched. Fair winds & regards from the UK

moz - 6 years ago

gosh you can even make the mundane entertaining, happy trails guys

Jerry Pelletier - 6 years ago

Nice to see you were wearing your safety construction flip flops during your chain change job....Enjoy your journey......

Miguel Rodriguez - 6 years ago

Never sailed. But your videos are so entertaining, I enjoy watching your good and some bad experiences you guys have. Keep them coming. I started watching you since you started RVing. I'm hooked.

Rose - 6 years ago

glad you found all what you need right in Panama indeed

MarkLawrenceKiefer - 6 years ago

If you can afford the extra weight, the old chain can be used on your back up anchor. Also if the line that the anchor chain attaches to is as old as the chain, you want to take a close look at that because while it hasn't got as much 'use' it has been sitting in that locker with the salt water and what ever else came in with the chain. It would be bad if the first time you were in a deep anchorage and had all the chain out the line parted from dry rot or an unnoticed slice in it.

Oxnate - 6 years ago

Instead of re-splicing those lines, maybe some new lines? Those look like they've been in the water for a long time.

Gulfcoastbeemer - 6 years ago

Learn how to and then make that rope / chain splice yourself. Self sufficiency is a wonderful thing on a boat. You never know when you will need to unexpectedly perform this task and professional assistance isn’t an option. SamsonRope.com has a detailed description of the process.

Just about sailing - 6 years ago

It is possible that the old chain wasn't calibrated, or wasn't the right calibration for the gypsy. Also, my understanding is that 10mm has two different calibrations, DIN766 and ISO - at least that is in the UK. I think that USA calibrations are different still. Really important to get the chain and gypsy calibration to match. And your friends dancing in the background was brilliant - best photobomb ever.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Charlie Van Doren Ha ha their choreography isn't good but they've got a lot of enthusiasm!

David C - 6 years ago

How do you dispose of the old chain?

Stuart - 6 years ago

Yeah, the dancing duo in the background was hilarious!

Jayson Cody - 6 years ago

I recently seen a video from Adventures adrift. They had their chain replated for about $250 Taken away, and redelivered

Kerry Kelly - 6 years ago

Great video, thanks! I surely would have thought the windlass would have failed before the chain. Good to know. Nice workout that day, huh?! All the best to you guys!

Jeffrey Searle - 6 years ago

The heading for this video sounds like a navy guy heading to the Philippines for R&R

ZaphodsPlanet - 6 years ago

I remember an SV Delos episode with same problem and fix.... I think the reason they said the chain started jumping was actually because it was stretched, not so much the rust, etc. Look for that video if you've got internet.... I think they showed some of the detail on replacing that line on the end. BTW, never knew Panama was such an amazing place.... would love to get a boat and visit myself.

Brian McLamb - 6 years ago

Excellent advice on chain to rode attachment. Liked the close up of the swivel. Sail on!

Robert Orzech - 6 years ago

Remember that teflon tape is a lubricant for threads not a thread sealer. Great job ! Look up how to splice a rope and let your wife read it and splice it . It's easier than you think. Cheers

Badd Mann - 6 years ago

Chain is fine like that u never let out that far

Marc Maton - 6 years ago

Hi, I suggest you download the "Greg Knots" application. It includes all possible knots and splices you will ever need, including rope to chain splice.Very easy to use.

Scott Clark - 6 years ago

I would definitely sell the old chain.

prov431 - 6 years ago

When attaching the shackle bolt and running the safety wire (yes, that's what it's called) - did you did wrap the wire so that it pulls the bolt head toward the tightening direction? It looked like you might have just wrapped wire around it...and if so, well that won't do anything. Hard to tell in the video. Anyway, well done - I just did my anchor and rode a few weeks ago...but not nearly as much chain...that stuff surely isn't cheap!

micglobal - 6 years ago

Could you have simply replaced the Gypsy with one that has slightly smaller notches for the chain since the old chain had so much life left in it and could still handle the load of the anchor?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+micglobal We replaced the gypsy right after this video. We didn't trust the chain because we're headed to some deep anchorages. Details are in the blog post: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/replacing-anchor-chain

Chuck Borghoff - 6 years ago

Good job

Patrik Norling - 6 years ago

Love the boat work videos!

J G Miller - 6 years ago

Love the dance in the background. :) I would have replaced the chain drive as well. I looked quite worn to me. But then I have a bit of a paranoid streak about things.

Geoff Strebel - 6 years ago

Did you guys replace the gypsy at the same time? I'd suspect that the old chain may have dulled the teeth on it which, in turn, may expedite slipping and wear on the new chain. I looked it up just now and they're $117.99 on West Marine.

Jennifer Perry My Scraproom - CTMH - 6 years ago

On a different note: Am I the only one that is waiting for The Wynn's and RAN sailing to meet each other?

MiQ Bohlin - 6 years ago

I’d be surprised if they never meet. Looks like most YouTube sailers meets at some point, sooner or later.

Jennifer Perry My Scraproom - CTMH - 6 years ago

It was worth a hope. :-)

MiQ Bohlin - 6 years ago

CURIOSITY passed through Canal de Panamá in late November - RAN in mid January. Quite a distance in time.

Michele-Mike Bradley - 6 years ago

Wish you mentioned chain issue in a previous videos .. in the cycling world, when chain starts slipping off crank or when shifting gears, it's an indication the chain has stretched and needs replacing .. glad you figured it out, though.

Alex Todd - 6 years ago

Was getting the chain re-galvqnized an option? Adventure Adrift did that a few weeks ago to good success.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

I think you can do that early on but ours was pretty rusty.

Jennifer Perry My Scraproom - CTMH - 6 years ago

I know.... I have my coffee, my puppy and was getting a settled to watch my weekly fix. Then it was all done - so fast. Your friends were cracking me up. I would love to see how you stock up on supplies and getting ready for the crossing. Thank guys for the great videos.

First Last - 6 years ago

Re: The gypsy/chain. Your description and the video clip of the chain running, my first assessment is one or both have worn out of spec. More than likely the chain.

renoguy25 - 6 years ago

The sound of an exploding sheep :-)

yogizorch - 6 years ago

Sis boom baaah

Michele-Mike Bradley - 6 years ago

Buscurious De Warren .. I heard YAYYY, not the other ...

Buscurious De Warren - 6 years ago

Michele-Mike Bradley he didn’t, he said RA

Michele-Mike Bradley - 6 years ago

Buscurious De Warren ... nonetheless, the original Aramaic word is "AMaN" which means "I affirm (or believe)" and when used in that context has nothing to do with Amen Ra .. btw, when in the video did Jason say Amen (watched it twice and didn't hear it)?

Michele-Mike Bradley - 6 years ago

Buscurious De Warren.. teach them .. Ahmein!

Frys NoName - 6 years ago

Way you didn't change the line to.....

Norman Boyes - 6 years ago

good video - would have changed the gypsy too - to be honest.

Jay McGillicuddy - 6 years ago

What a world of a difference the new chain makes. Glad you replaced it. Expensive but not much else you can do. Happy Sailing.

Cozmic Knight - 6 years ago

Hello Wynns, isn't that called 'slip and stick' ? ... Looks like it's jumping out between every other slip n' stick, because of the rust.
Love your videos. Fair winds.

Barbie H - 6 years ago

Love the photo bomb!!!

highkicker11 - 6 years ago

learn to splice guys, being at sea without that skill might just be a game ender.

Gerald Thomas - 6 years ago

Here's a quick splice method for your link up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCvA4m8doVI

Project Manaia - Ocean Conservation & Research - 6 years ago

another beauty! Finally found that subscribe button too :D
The anchor chain is one of the things on the to do list here too.... glad to have a "how we do it" on the topic!

Bucket List Retreats - 6 years ago

I'd chain up those friends if I were you LOL!

blaine hamby - 6 years ago

Still the best boobies on YouTube!

Chad Hamilton - 6 years ago

This video was off the chain!

S/V AIRPOWER - 6 years ago

Great vid guys. I always enjoyed the DIY/fixing things vids. Cheers, Ted

Douglas Montgomery - 6 years ago

Question, shouldn't the gypsy gear be replaced with the new chain, like replacing a sprocket with a new chain. Since they can wear at the same time? Only instance I've see where that doesn't hold true is when the gear is made of a harder material than chain.

Gillian WV - 6 years ago

Can we get a closer lookey look at the leopard 58, behind you?
I can window shop vicariously!

dkarukas - 6 years ago

How do dispose of 400lbs of old chain in Panama? Is it like an old car battery where they charge you a disposal fee?

cartmanrlsusall - 6 years ago

Rufus and kate are in good shape thats a lot happy dancing

Lydia L - 6 years ago

Hahahaha! Me too!!

Kevin Costner - 6 years ago

You guys got so lucky it fit youre gypsey. There are like 10 different chain possibilitys. Thats why every windlass manufacturer makes 10 different gypseys.
Normally you take youre gypsey to the chain shop. Make sure 4 links fit perfectly . I have learned the hard way by the way. Several times. You probobly wont get 10 years from chain anymore. Maybe 5 if its italian.
Re galvinizing every 2 or 3 years will get you to 8 years. If youre lucky.
Thats just the way the chain is these days. They dont make it like they used to.
I was fully expecting the chain to not fit and part 2 would be waiting for the new gypsey to arrive air mail.
But you guys are livin right.

Quakeboy02 - 6 years ago

Stainless has a lot of good uses. Anchor chain is not one of them.

Kevin Costner - 6 years ago

Vern C stainless what? Chain? I love stainless steel,its a great meterial. But as a anchore rode Its 5 times more expensive and wont last 10 years .
I use it for my inflatable though. Just 3 meters.

Quakeboy02 - 6 years ago

When I bought new chain, I got a 1 foot sample to test on the gypsy before making the real purchase. (My gypsy doesn't come off so easily.)

Vern C - 6 years ago

They can always go stainless.

cartmanrlsusall - 6 years ago

Its amazing how much weight that boat can haul around with ease.

Gillian WV - 6 years ago

I'm actually marathoning your whole sailing playlist! I'm up to the part of being in the Bahamas and this new vid just popped up!
It was exciting to see you buying your cat for the first time!!

MickeSandman - 6 years ago

Itś easy to check the chain for stretch and wear, the rule is that 4 links shold fit perfect in the gypsy without any of them climbing over the edges.

Tom Martin - 6 years ago

Great job guys, appreciate all the helpful videos you put out. Keep up the good work!

Chuck Johnson - 6 years ago

You should be able to find some good splicing videos on YouTube. I’ve watched a few in the past.

Bill Dyess - 6 years ago

An 18 volt cordless Milwaukee grinder for both cutting and grinding would be priceless onboard -

ae4xo - 6 years ago

man how long does it take to get through the canal. you have been saying that you are going for a long time

ae4xo - 6 years ago

its way to hard to do this life. but I like watching their adventures

Gillian WV - 6 years ago

ae4xo I'm pretty sure it can take 6 months or so to get the paperwork and time slot arranged.
Most other cruiser/vloggers don't show that part.
They just make it look like they showed up and were let through.
It takes months of planning and organizing, the lines, getting 4 linehandlers and the administrative stuff is very drawn out.
When I see cruisers hanging out at San Blas islands, it means they are just cooling their heels waiting for their turn.

Robert Skillings - 6 years ago

Nice job guy's

Chuck Johnson - 6 years ago

Why is the chain so expensive? Some sort of anti-corrosive coating or something? You can get 50” of logging chain for $100.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Chuck Johnson If it's for a boat they automatically double the price! Seriously though yes, galvanized for us in saltwater.

Roadking 2003 - 6 years ago

Wow chain is expensive ...I had no idea. Thank you for sharing and be safe .

Vern C - 6 years ago

You want expensive, price out some stainless chain.

Kettletrigger - 6 years ago

Great video! And great to see the continued effort to lose the landlubber terminology (when you corrected yourself and said "line" after saying "rope"). But...that particular line is called a "rode". :)

Can't wait to see you go through to the Canal!

acmeopinion factory - 6 years ago

Kettletrigger Anchor "rode" consists of everything that connects the anchor to the vessel, there is no distinction between chain and line.
Bit of a lubber yourself?

mbcris - 6 years ago

Do you rinse your chain with fresh water as it's being brought up?

Savant - 6 years ago

Rinsing helps but it'll still rust. Salt spray and salt creep gets everywhere. Maintenance gets you like 50% more life, but it'll still crap out on you even if you keep your ship ship-shape.

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+mbcris Yes we do

Em And the Gang - 6 years ago

I have seen them rinse it in other episodes. I think they generally do.

Widdox - 6 years ago

They do rinse it. They’ve shown multiple times. This was the original chain from when they bought the boat.

Steve Mazz - 6 years ago

It does not appear to be the case.

Steven H. - 6 years ago

I noticed that they weren't. Most likely the cause of the rust.

jose ant Ramirez - 6 years ago

Thank you and a nice dance from your neighbour "leopard 58"

Katherine Crosbie - 6 years ago

Great video. Really enjoy these problem solving videos!

Todd Simpson - 6 years ago

Your friends in the background are a riot!! I have been very impressed with some of the equipment on your Leopard. Lofran windlass is in my opinion the gold standard of deck hardware. Take care of it and it will always serve you well.

Billy King - 6 years ago

Oh the dancers!

Denise TTM - 6 years ago

Well done guys!

Jeffrey Wood - 6 years ago

Great video, thank you...I would have never thought it would have been the chain -good to know. :)

Chase McCants - 6 years ago

Tell your friends I said thanks for making me spit up my coffee from laughing!

Andrew Gunn - 6 years ago

Nice work . Chain looks great! Why not replace the bridle as well? Looks like it's has seen it's days....or maybe seeing just marine growth below the waterline?

Stephanie M - 6 years ago

thanks for sharing. love your videos!

CJD - 6 years ago

The new chain is nice enough, but Nikki is ALWAYS gonna be the best looking thing on Curiosity.

renoguy25 - 6 years ago

yes a major screw-up statement on Jason's part ,,, I think " Keel hauling " is in order :-)

Paul Ouellette - 6 years ago

Hey Jason...you should never have the "anchor swivel" attached directly to the anchor !!! There needs to be about 2 ft of chain in front of the swivel to avoid any side-load stress on the swivel. You have a whole lot riding on it...& swivels are meant to bear the load in a straight line. Ask any old sea-dog who knows !!!

Rob and Linda Myburgh - 6 years ago

Check RAN episode 18 from 1:40

MiQ Bohlin - 6 years ago

Steve Dickinson, actually it wasn’t RAN but #sailingcatalpa
https://youtu.be/B4fnNMZTVto

Steve Dickinson - 6 years ago

Beachcomber Sorry my mistake, it was Sailing Catalpa, Episode 67 at about 17:55.

MiQ Bohlin - 6 years ago

True if everything works smooth with the ground tackle - sometimes it gets twisted and can be a problem. I would go for the most safe for the whole setup.

Stuart McLeod - 6 years ago

Paul Ouellette What you’re saying is true of some swivels that have a solid forked section that people would connect directly to the anchor shank. The side load would cause the fork to bend or even fail.

The Mantus swivel on Curiosity is connected to a shackle. The shackle will pivot, preventing side load on the swivel.

MiQ Bohlin - 6 years ago

Right, it is a good advice! Anyway it’s quite easy to to afterwords.

Beachcomber - 6 years ago

What episode? I follow them as well but don't recall this

Steve Dickinson - 6 years ago

Paul Ouellette Agree with this advice. RAN Sailing did an episode on this recently too.

Colby James Designs - 6 years ago

Did y’all intentionally time them coming out and jumping in the background as you introduced them or was that a happy accident? Way too funny.

James - 6 years ago

Gotta have a good chain! Glad you guys are keeping your boat up. Enjoy the warm weather, it's snowing here in Colorado!

stroln - 6 years ago

I would have thought they gypsy would wear before the chain.

onthebeaches1 - 6 years ago

That's what I said. The Gypsy is next on the list for replacing.

Pierre Mitham - 6 years ago

that's correct. typically the gypsy is chrimed bronze. and you can see in the video that the "teeth" on the gypsy are basically gone!

jeff Rostar - 6 years ago

Ken Gendron - 6 years ago

Fun video. Can I ask why you choose not to replace the ten year old rope the chain was connected to?

Daniel Curtin - 6 years ago

Ken Gendron in most anchoring the rope isn’t carrying any load it’s just sitting in the bottom of the anchor locker and the bridle is carrying the load. Plus like he said he hasn’t learned how to do a rope-chain splice yet.

David Walsh - 6 years ago

As Capt Ron said if it's going to break is going to break out there

SamVanZam - 6 years ago

This was my thought too!!

Project Manaia - Ocean Conservation & Research - 6 years ago

EVERYTHING Breaks! And when it does at the worst time possible.... as usual in the middle of the night in a gale and everyone else fast asleep or sick as a dog below deck :D
Fair winds! SY Independence

Savant - 6 years ago

And if you get lost, you just pull in somewheres, and ask for directions!

Charles Monroe - 6 years ago

Nicely done! Looking forward to your trip across the canal to the Pacific...

Jennifer Albert - 6 years ago

So excited to see how the new chain does - it looks sooooo much better. The background dancing was hilarious :) :) :)

regould221 - 6 years ago

Did you get any money for the chain at a scrap yard?

Andrew Hill - 6 years ago

I am no expert but I might have a spare Gypsy on board just in case, It would be pretty hard to pull that anchor by hand..I can imagine it weighs a ton..

Rolling with the Walkers - 6 years ago

That looked like a lot of fun (not). Looking forward to more adventures with y'all.

Ed B - 6 years ago

I am so confused. I thought you went through the Panama Canal 2 months ago?

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Ed B Our quick posts on social media are up to the minute, but videos take longer to produce so yes, we're always behind real time.

Seafodder - 6 years ago

There is a significant lag between when the videos are shot and when they are posted. Takes time to edit and find an internet connection, plus all that actual sailing, repairing, cleaning, sleeping, diving, eating, maintenance, exploring, etc... I'm not sure what their actual lag time is, but I think (for example) SV Delos is like 6 months or so behind real time.

Dustin Gascho - 6 years ago

Your chain was jumping because it was stretched. That is why it was thinner as well. It elongated. Noticeable if you measure the length of the links. They do that over time when under load.

Karel van der Velden - 6 years ago

Because the anchor is stainless steel and the anchorchain galvanized mild steel there was galvaniccorrosion (potential difference between mixed metals)
The chain acted as an anode thus degraded and thinned. Rusted !
(not so much does it stretch by force in their settup)

Kristian Lundell - 6 years ago

The links gets worn on the inside over time, they wear where the links meet up. The rest of the link can look 100%. The result being the links gets just a little longer apart, just enough to not fit 100% in the winch anymore, hence the jumping. The links measured on the outside, doesn't necessarily have to be longer, but the hole in each link will be!

Robert Colvin - 6 years ago

FYI. A bicycle chain stretches the same way over time and will also skip if not replaced.

Air Hemisphere - 6 years ago

What kind of boat do you have?

Air Hemisphere - 6 years ago

Gone with the Wynns, thanks I'll take a look

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

+Air Hemisphere Here's all the info https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/curiosity-sailboat

Air Hemisphere - 6 years ago

onthebeaches1, thx

onthebeaches1 - 6 years ago

I believe it's a 43 Leopard. I don't remember the year but around 2003

Jurgen Ritzhaupt - 6 years ago

I think that chain needed to be changed as soon as the rust took over.

Catamaran Channel - 6 years ago

Nice to get some boat parts replacement info, thanks!
Keep sailing!

Mr. Slawomir L - 6 years ago

Hey, no "pulling my chain"jokes??...LOL
Great video guys!

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

HeHe....

billyoverboard - 6 years ago

In case your temporary clevis turns into longterm, you can put seizing wire from the eye to the body of clevis

will2326 - 6 years ago

I would put wire in there either way in my experience those clevises have a tendency of working themselves loose and a bit of wire would save you from a disaster.

Savant - 6 years ago

Hey now, it's okay. We'd like Jason in a Speedo too. It's all good.

onthebeaches1 - 6 years ago

REALLY?! That's your intelligent comment...objectifying Nikki! SHAME ON YOU!

Joe the Computerguy - 6 years ago

Friends jumping and dancing in the background was fun. I learned how to splice a line back when I took the Coast Guard certification course in 1988 :o

Tía Solterona - 6 years ago

It will be so fun knowing you're on the "Pacific Side of the World".
Cheers!!! Here's to a gentle passage through, and as always...
Fair winds & Following seas, Wynns!!! =D <3

Susan C - 6 years ago

Love watching you guys! Poured my coffee, got all cuddled up, and boom, it was already over!! Can't wait till next week. Feel free to make really long videos!! Lol!

Rixanne H - 6 years ago

movin up to the Triple D(itto)

renoguy25 - 6 years ago

ditto the ditto

Bucket List Retreats - 6 years ago

ditto

ROBYN S - 6 years ago

Sure is more expensive to keep that boat as compared to the RV! But this is another stage of your journey. ❤️

Tom Wheeler - 6 years ago

You forgot to safety wire the line to the chain ?? Would be a good idea. Good Luck Safe Wynns!!

Gary Criswell - 6 years ago

Someone got his workout in that day. Hopefully that braiding holds up if you haven't gotten it taken care of my now. Can't wait for next Sunday now. Have a great day guys!!

James Wrate - 6 years ago

Love you guys!

JAMES EDWARDS - 6 years ago

Heat video. Would have been a good time to paint distance markers on the chain.

John Christopher - 6 years ago

They mentioned they have a counter.

xmask321 - 6 years ago

Agreed

Em And the Gang - 6 years ago

Great idea. I wonder if they have a digital counter of some sort that tells them what length of chain they use each time they anchor, though.

Benjamin Frazier - 6 years ago

In the first shot did anyone notice the two men in the back dancing and waving

Start The Rebellion - 6 years ago

lol, I have to ask... were they cued like by radio or line of sight or something? The timing was flawless and the execution seamless. - The wannabe geek video maker in me is dying to know! :p

Gone with the Wynns - 6 years ago

Ha ha, yes, we pointed them out, that's our friends Rufus and Kate photo bombing us. It was super funny!

Naivan Mladic - 6 years ago

Your friends made my day with that dance in the background :)) Love your content, keep it coming!

Adippen - 6 years ago

My coffee spurted out through my nose at 1:20 Ha ha ha

Kelly O'Neill - 6 years ago

Rufus & Kate are hilarious in the background! hahaha

johnVidBozo - 6 years ago

Those dancing fools need their own YT channel!

TNA2Me - 6 years ago

Oh my word I laughed so hard I old man coughed. Lol

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