Your Chain. Clearly Displayed.
See exactly how much chain is deployed at a glance, with day and night displays and simple setup from your phone or tablet.
Clear by Day
A large, easy-to-read display shows exactly how much chain is deployed.
Easy to Read at Night
Switch to the dark display for clear, comfortable viewing when anchoring at night.
Simple Setup
Set your chain length, windlass direction and calibrate AnchorVate for your setup.
Why AnchorVate?
| Traditional | AnchorVate |
|---|---|
| ✕ Hard-to-see & confusing markers | ✓ Clear chain reading on your phone or tablet |
| ✕ Expensive wired chain counters | ✓ Simple wireless solution |
| ✕ Paint, string & chain markers | ✓ No chain markings needed |
| ✕ Complicated installation | ✓ Tool-free installation in minutes |
Clear Reading. No Colour Codes.
See exactly how much chain is deployed on your phone or tablet — day or night. No more trying to spot fast-moving markers or remember colour sequences and combinations.
Nothing to Mark. Nothing on the Chain.
No paint, cable ties, webbing or physical markers to maintain or replace. With nothing added to the chain, there is nothing to interfere with its smooth passage through the gypsy.
Always Keeping Count
AnchorVate tracks chain movement even when the app is not open, maintaining an accurate reading. It also warns you as you approach the last 10% of your chain.
Safer, Easier Anchoring
No need to get close to the bow roller or moving chain to read markers. See your chain deployment clearly on your phone or tablet.
How Does It Work?
Designed to keep accurate track of your chain whenever you anchor.
Fits to Your Windlass
AnchorVate mounts directly to the windlass and is calibrated to your gypsy chain setup. The Base ring must be mounted on the flat rotating winch face.
Measures Every Turn
Internal motion sensing tracks windlass rotation as chain is deployed or retrieved and converts that movement into an accurate chain-length reading.
Built for Life on Deck
Designed for the marine environment with a tough enclosure, stainless-steel fastenings and sealed construction for exposed deck use.
Designed for Long Battery Life
Energy-saving sleep and automatic wake-up features minimise power use between anchoring operations, so USB-C charging should only be needed occasionally.
Will AnchorVate Fit My Windlass?
The AnchorVate base ring must be mounted on a surface that rotates when the windlass is in operation. On many windlasses this is the top of the winch or capstan, but windlass designs vary.
What You’re Looking For
A surface that rotates when the windlass is turning. The base ring (80mm diameter X 8mm thickness) must be fitted on this surface.
Check Before Ordering
AnchorVate cannot be mounted to a fixed surface or to a windlass without a suitable rotating surface for the base ring (80mm X 8mm). It cannot be mounted on the 3 spoke wing nut.
Examples of Suitable Windlass Designs
Before you buy: check that your windlass has a flat rotating surface large enough for the AnchorVate base ring (80mm X 8mm). If you’re unsure just send us a photo of your windlass and we’ll check compatibility.
Ready to Anchor with Confidence?
Simple setup. Rechargeable. No connection to your boat’s electrical system required.
Download the AnchorVate app
Questions or need help? Contact us at sparkvate@gmail.com
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