Is 1/4 heavy enough?
I am on the verge of buying a windlass for my C-30 (1979). I am trying to chose a windlass with all chain, and I need to decide on either 1/4 in. chain or 5/16. I would feel better with the 5/16 but I can save a lot of money if the 1/4 is adequate. What is your experience with 1/4 in. chain (on an all chain rig)? Is it adequate generally? (Of course I would always keep my rode as a backup for severe conditions.)
I am on the verge of buying a windlass for my C-30 (1979). I am trying to chose a windlass with all chain, and I need to decide on either 1/4 in. chain or 5/16. I would feel better with the 5/16 but I can save a lot of money if the 1/4 is adequate. What is your experience with 1/4 in. chain (on an all chain rig)? Is it adequate generally? (Of course I would always keep my rode as a backup for severe conditions.)
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