In looking at my proposed new anchor setup, the recommended chain is 5/16.
I won't mention the anchor to avoid the usual thread diversion.
We will not be utilizing a windlass in the near future (if ever on this boat).
ACCO 5/16 BBB has a SWL of 7600 lb, ACCO 5/16 G40 has 11600 SWL and the ACCO 1/4 G40 has a SWL of 7750.
Cost is a minor issue here but weight savings for the Admiral on the bow might be a larger issue. Acco G40 1/4 is .74 lb/ft, Acco 5/16 BBB is 1.2 lb/ft.
Does 0.5 lb/ft make a difference?
Would there be a problem with utilizing a 1/16 smaller than recommended chain on my new anchor?
Note to Rockter: Notice that I used lb/ft not lbs/ft?
Michael
I won't mention the anchor to avoid the usual thread diversion.
We will not be utilizing a windlass in the near future (if ever on this boat).
ACCO 5/16 BBB has a SWL of 7600 lb, ACCO 5/16 G40 has 11600 SWL and the ACCO 1/4 G40 has a SWL of 7750.
Cost is a minor issue here but weight savings for the Admiral on the bow might be a larger issue. Acco G40 1/4 is .74 lb/ft, Acco 5/16 BBB is 1.2 lb/ft.
Does 0.5 lb/ft make a difference?
Would there be a problem with utilizing a 1/16 smaller than recommended chain on my new anchor?
Note to Rockter: Notice that I used lb/ft not lbs/ft?
Michael