Rode counter

Just paint red, white and blue hieroglyphics on your rode every five feet and you'll be fine.
 
Cool gadget, but I agree that it's not really needed. You can buy anchor rode markers that you weave/tie into the rode. You can also use zip ties or pieces of colored cloth. The painting idea is a good one, also. Although, the cloth will tend to get quite nasty after a bit of time sitting in the locker.

Example of using zip ties: Use a red tie to equal 25'. Two reds would then equal 50'. When you get to a 100', use a different color.

You could also figure out how fast your windlass pays the rode out... feet/second... then just count.

Once you get comfortable, you'll probably just do it by feel/sight most of the time. But, there will be times when you want to know "for sure".

Lot's of "free" or close-to-free ways to accomplish the task.
 
I wonder why Sea Ray does not put a rode counter on the helm so we can see the length being deployed...

or maybe some models do..........:huh:
 
My rode came color coded. Low tech, never fails, no maintenance.
 
billnpat said:
How many feet of rode would my 310 have????
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It depends:huh:

How deep is it where you plan to be???

I carry over 300 feet on my main anchor on mine. 200' on my secondary anchor.
 
chuck1 said:
It depends:huh:

How deep is it where you plan to be???

I carry over 300 feet on my main anchor on mine. 200' on my secondary anchor.
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Thanks, I meant from the factory ,what length comes with the boat??
 
Per page 2 of your parts manual your boat should have come with:
ROPE/CHAIN KIT, LOFRANS 5/8"X 200'/5/16"X 25'

However, I would verify this before you need the anchor.
 
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