[C320-list] Maxwell VW500 Windlass chain/rope

[Warren Updike]

John, it depends on where you anchor.  On the mid to northern Chesapeake Bay
where anchoring depths rarely exceed 15 feet in soft to firm mud, I find 12'
of chain is enough.  Where depths are greater and/or bottoms are iffy, the
more the better; but, I think the recommendation of one boat length
reasonable.  The weight of such a chain is significant. 

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: John Scott [mailto:jcscott at cpsc.com] 
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:02 AM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Cc: John Scott
Subject: [C320-list] Maxwell VW500 Windlass chain/rope

To anyone who uses a Maxwell VW500 Windlass:  I'm just installing one on my
1993 C320.  I know I'm looking for 1/4" High Test Grade 40 or 43 chain, but
how much chain should I be getting?  I'm expecting that the chain would lead
to 200 ft. of anchor line.  What are your thoughts?

Thanks

John Scott
Wooshkeetaan #15