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Originally Posted by SVAuspicious
I looked at WM and Yale Cordage. West Marine suggests 1/2" 3-strand and 1/4" proof coil chain. Yale suggests 1/2" brait and 1/4" BBB chain. I didn't look at New England Ropes because I don't have the bandwidth (downloading podcasts) to get the catalog here on the boat. I don't see a lot of diversity there.
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I think what was bothering me, was that the recommendations from West Marine said "for up to 30 knots of wind". While winds on the Bay are on the lighter side often, I've experienced sustained winds WAY over 30 knots while at
anchor during squalls many times--and I've just been chartering. So 1/2"
sounds a bit undersized to me, if I want to make sure we're prepared for most anything (short of named storms, etc.). I had been
thinking about maybe 9/16" 3-strand with 5/16" BBB chain, but really wanted to hear what folks who have owned boats for much longer might recommend.
I appreciate everyone's input!