[C320-list] chain

[Darrell]

Thanks Allan,

Darrell
Antares #88


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allan S. Field" <allan.field at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] chain


> Darrell - We installed the conversion kit for the windlass.  This requires
> (as recommended by talking with Maxwell) Acco G-4 high test anchor chain.
> The best price we found was $2.44 per foot from Defender in 3/2005.  G-4 
> is
> 1/4" hot galvanized carbon steel.
>
> You probably can get away with Acco 1/4" proof coil chain if not going
> through a windlass but BBB has smaller links, is a little pricier than 
> proof
> coil and will go through a windlass.  Again, however, Maxwell recommends 
> the
> high test if going through a windlass although it is the most expensive.
>
> According to a chart I have, 1/4" proof coil has a working load of 1,300
> pounds while high test is 2,600 pounds and the BBB is not listed for 1/4"
> chain.  Another case for going with high test!
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Darrell
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:08 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] chain
>
> I need to replace the chain portion of my anchor road and I was wondering 
> if
>
> some one could tell me the original chain size as mine is a little 
> coroded.
> I am also wondering if it is is special marine grade galvanized chain or
> something I can just pick up at a good hardware store.
>
> Darrell, #88
>
>