Pat O'Connell
Member III
Hi Respected Sailors
How often do you change the chain on your Edson Wheel? Have you had any record of chain failures!
Mooring neighbor called Edson for a part and technician shocked to hear that his wheel was (40) years old and the chain had not been replaced. The Edson Tech said the chain is on borrowed time. The tech said the chain should be lubed annually and replaced at (7) year intervals. My chain is (32) years without replacement? Our boat season (year) is less than (4) months on the mooring. A couple of years ago I looked at the chain and it appeared fine no obvious wear. It was still lubed to the point where I did not add more chain lube. I don't have chain replacement on my short list at this time.
We would appreciate your feedback.
Best Regards
Pat
1981
E28+
How often do you change the chain on your Edson Wheel? Have you had any record of chain failures!
Mooring neighbor called Edson for a part and technician shocked to hear that his wheel was (40) years old and the chain had not been replaced. The Edson Tech said the chain is on borrowed time. The tech said the chain should be lubed annually and replaced at (7) year intervals. My chain is (32) years without replacement? Our boat season (year) is less than (4) months on the mooring. A couple of years ago I looked at the chain and it appeared fine no obvious wear. It was still lubed to the point where I did not add more chain lube. I don't have chain replacement on my short list at this time.
We would appreciate your feedback.
Best Regards
Pat
1981
E28+