Our first anchor chains were
200 and 100 ft lengths. One for each
anchor. The standard length comes in a
200 ft drum. That chain cost $800 lasted
3 years. It was replaced in 2009 and
ended up completely corroded in 4 months.
Fortunately it was under warranty due to a bad galvanizing process. Our current 300 ft chain was bought in 2009
in Ft. Lauderdale from Secure Chain and Anchor for $1000. They were really great and were able to cut
the 300 ft piece from a longer 1000 footer.
The price of $3.30/ft was also much better than the chandlery price of
$4.50/ft.
We have an anchor on each end
of the chain and find it very versatile for using as either one very long run
for deep water or splitting the difference while using two anchors for more
security in more shallow water.
The chain was getting pretty
rusted at the most used end but did seem to have some life left in less used
end compared to other boats here in the boatyard. It would have made it a few more years but
would have taken a toll over that time with thinning and corroded steel links.
As luck would have it, the marina
office was arranging a galvanizing run to Butterworth, Penang. There were 3 of us sending our chain and 2
were sending their anchors. My share of
the transport was $.30/ft. The chain
cost $1.50/kilo ($1.00/ft) for double dip.
Sounds like an ice cream cone.
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| All dressed up and nowhere to go |
So for $1.30/ft we are now
able to keep our hard to find 300 ft length.
Keep it in better condition from corrosion, and hopefully it will last
another 7 years.
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