[C320-list] anchor chain

[MARTIN and SUSAN RAPHAEL]

I gather that that size chain works fine with the stock windlass?  I am considering going to heavier (5/16") chain, but I don't know if it is compatible with our windlass.  Our current setup uses 1/4" chain.  Any idea how to tell whether a different cahin will work OK on the windlass?  I don't think the manual says anthing about this.

Martin Raphael

Rhapsody #108
 
> From: kirk.mccullough at telus.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:20:14 -0700
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] anchor chain
> 
> Jim
> 
> I use 60' of 5/16 BBB heavy chain. We anchor in 15 to 65 feet.In shallower 
> anchorages the 60' is perfect but I never leave chain on the bow roller so 
> the minimum rode I use is usually around 70'.
> 
> The size and weight of the chain is significant. 1/4" standard chain is much 
> lighter so more is required perhaps to get the same degree of holding power.
> 
> Kirk
> #124
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "james_delong" <james_delong at bellsouth.net>
> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 6:43 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] anchor chain
> 
> 
> 
> Gents,
> 
> I just disposed of my primary anchor chain. It was 100 ft. long! So rusty 
> the rust was clogging up the locker drain. I think the bow may have risen 
> two inches as well when I removed it! My secondary anchor chain is 25 ft. 
> What length is considered adequate for the primary? I'm thinking 50 or 
> 70ft.
> 
> My anchoring is infrequent and in protected sounds or tidal creeks in 20 ft. 
> or less of water. Usually for lunch or the random overnight.
> 
> 
> Jim #453 
>