I am installling a new windlass that has a chain gypsy to replace the capstan rope only windlass that my boat came from. Because it would not haul up the chain, I only have 30' currently but it is only 3-years old and has no rust. I would like to add another 80' so am looking at splice options. I do not like the standard riveted Seafit connecting link because they are only 1/2 the strength of the G43 chain and are prone to rusting. What other options are there that will run through the windlass gypsy?
One out of the box option that I have thought about but never heard anyone else mention is a rope / chain splice to each section of chain. I have seen that this splice developed 70% or more of the breaking strength of the line and is already being used to connect the chain to the nylon. If I did this method, I would plan to replace the splice every two years as I currently do with my nylon rode but would be using new line each time.
One out of the box option that I have thought about but never heard anyone else mention is a rope / chain splice to each section of chain. I have seen that this splice developed 70% or more of the breaking strength of the line and is already being used to connect the chain to the nylon. If I did this method, I would plan to replace the splice every two years as I currently do with my nylon rode but would be using new line each time.
