minimizes kinking and twisting of the anchor
chain.
OUTBOARD SWIVEL SHOTS. Standard
outboard swivel shots (fig. 7-4), also termed
bending shots, consist of detachable links,
regular chain links, a swivel, an end link, and a
bending shackle. They are fitted on most vessels
to attach the anchor chain to the anchor. They
also make it possible to stop off the anchor and
break the chain between the windlass and the
anchor. The taper pins in the detachable links in
the outboard swivel shot are additionally
secured with a U-shaped, stainless steel, wire-
locking clip (sometimes called a hairpin). This
hairpin, inserted in holes drilled through the
Figure 7-3.--Chain swivel.
coupling plates, engages a keyway or groove on
the taper pin. (See figure 7-2.)
RIDING, HOUSING, AND TOWING
BENDING SHACKLE. A bending shackle is
CHAIN STOPPERS. Chain stoppers are used
used to attach the anchor to the chain.
to hold the anchor taut in the hawsepipes, to ride
CHAIN SWIVEL. A chain swivel (fig. 7-3) is
at anchor, or to hold the anchors when the anchor
chain is disconnected for any reason. Riding and
furnished as part of the outboard swivel shot. It
Figure 7-4.--Outboard swivel shot.
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