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Originally Posted by Destroyer
WHY are you using chain, or is that just for the end of the rode? And for heavens ske, why 5/16"? This is a 20 foot boat that at best could be called either light weight or medium weight. It's not a heavy weight boat, and even if it were, for it's length you would only be using 3/16 PC (Proof Coil) chain with 3/8 nylon rope.
Personally, I like and use 1/2" nylon rope with 1/4 PC chain at the end, mostly because I like how it feels in my hands, NOT because of additional strength. Just pay attention to your line length (8:1 ratio) and you'll have no problems. Here's a good link for info on chain, line and all the hardware you will need. https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvis...ur-Anchor-Rode |
I am not using chain, Just for the end of the rode. The deck pipe is for chain, but i figured i would get a bigger opening. I was wavering between 5/8 and 1/2 for the rope and decided might go bigger based on what i was reading on the interweb
. So the chain is half the dia of the rope and that's where i came up with the 5/16. I guess it's not too late, I can still return the rope via amazon. I guess I could step down to 1/2" rope and 1/4" inch chain like your setup. I guess i wanted to be safer than sorry