[Craig Smith]

I would like to replace the bow anchor chain with something a bit lighter, but I don't want to give up strength. My C30 weighs about 12,000# and my anchor is a 35# bruce. I don't have a windlass (yet) but I sure wanted one last week.:laugher What size chain should I get?

• www.rocna.com/kb/Chain
• www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/catenary.php