[Public-list] anchor gear for less money...

[JOHN GRAVES]

Well, I bought my chain today. I went to the local hardware store in a shrimper town (Darien, GA) near where I keep the boat and bought 50' of 5/16" hot dipped galvanized high test grade 43 for $2.18/ft. $109 total plus tax. I feel like I got a good deal for a retail place and a lot cheaper than West Marine. They sell a lot of chain to the local shrimp fleet. I don't have a windless so I think 50' is enough to handle by hand. I think it is around 50 Lbs. I'm happy. Thanks for all the imput. It really helped me with my decision.
John (Trelawney #15)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Randy Katz<mailto:randyk at bertschi.org> 
  To: Alberg list<mailto:public-list at alberg30.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [Public-list] anchor gear for less money...


      Yes, 5/16 chain or better is the way to go as well as 1/2' nylon rode or
  thicker.  Generally, I believe people recommend about a boat length of chain
  (or a bit more) when using it with rope.

      My 24# Delta anchor's worked fine in the Pacific NW though I switched
  once to a similar weigh Danforth in Nanaimo during a storm because the Delta
  didn't hold.  

      I don't know about others, but I seldom sleep much when weather's up--
  frequent anchor checks during those blowy, rocky nights are a good idea and
  seem to come naturally at those times.  Be sure the rode is padded where it
  leaves off the anchor roller if things are rough-- the line can wear through
  quickly in the right (wrong?) conditions.

      ANOTHER SOURCE FOR BUYING THESE ITEMS may be at your local used marine
  equipment store if you're lucky enough to have such.  We have Second Wave in
  Seattle and a terrific, old-world place in Bellingham up north called
  Pacific Marine Exchange.  (They take  your used goods on commission, too.)
  Anchors and  chain come and go and some bargains are to be found.

      Regards,


  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
  Randy Katz
  #249
  Seattle/Bellingham, WA> 
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