Hi, gang.
I'm interested in finding lengths of polymer-coated chain, preferably BBB or Hi-Test, in 1/4" or 5/16" size. Standard retail-available lengths at 4-6 ft are inadequate for most cruising boats (probably serving only appearance requirements). A 13- or 14-lb Danforth (Lightweight) anchor needs at least 6- or 7-to-one scope (deck to bottom) in order to set safely; this means at least 6-7 ft of chain at minimum.
I keep a 13-lb Hooker lightweight and a 14-lb Delta at the bow; they do not have enough chain. I'd like 8 ft on the plow and 10 ft on the lightweight. Yes; I thought of shackling two standard lengths together - it's messy going through the roller, looks bad, has too many extra connections to worry about. I want the polymer coating as these leads have to lie along the inside the aluminum toerail extrusion, and rust and corrosion need to be avoided.
I hope to find any of the following:
- custom, cut-to-order lengths of polymer-coated chain;
- reliable, local source for polymer dipping of readily-available chain;
- premade packaged assemblies of polymer-coated chain (including D-rings?), but at 8-10 ft in length.
Also, does anyone know where and from whom I can get 8-plait NER anchor line (realtively economically) spliced with eye thimbles? I have 200 ft on a spool. My usual guy says he can't do 8-plait. I get this is kind of normal.
I'll be eager to learn of your suggestions. Thanks for all the good reading on here!
I'm interested in finding lengths of polymer-coated chain, preferably BBB or Hi-Test, in 1/4" or 5/16" size. Standard retail-available lengths at 4-6 ft are inadequate for most cruising boats (probably serving only appearance requirements). A 13- or 14-lb Danforth (Lightweight) anchor needs at least 6- or 7-to-one scope (deck to bottom) in order to set safely; this means at least 6-7 ft of chain at minimum.
I keep a 13-lb Hooker lightweight and a 14-lb Delta at the bow; they do not have enough chain. I'd like 8 ft on the plow and 10 ft on the lightweight. Yes; I thought of shackling two standard lengths together - it's messy going through the roller, looks bad, has too many extra connections to worry about. I want the polymer coating as these leads have to lie along the inside the aluminum toerail extrusion, and rust and corrosion need to be avoided.
I hope to find any of the following:
- custom, cut-to-order lengths of polymer-coated chain;
- reliable, local source for polymer dipping of readily-available chain;
- premade packaged assemblies of polymer-coated chain (including D-rings?), but at 8-10 ft in length.
Also, does anyone know where and from whom I can get 8-plait NER anchor line (realtively economically) spliced with eye thimbles? I have 200 ft on a spool. My usual guy says he can't do 8-plait. I get this is kind of normal.
I'll be eager to learn of your suggestions. Thanks for all the good reading on here!