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Stainless Anchor Chain

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Stainless Anchor Chain

Postby waybomb » May 24th, 2017, 1:01 pm

I bought a nice new electro-polished stainless anchor. It needs a nice shiny stainless anchor chain. Seems most are no-brand Chinese junk stainless.

The question is - who is a reasonably priced vendor that sells only premium stainless chain? I only need 10 feet or so, plus the attaching hardware.
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Re: Stainless Anchor Chain

Postby km1125 » May 24th, 2017, 3:42 pm

When looking at going to a stainless chain, compare the working load and breaking strength to make sure it still meets your needs. A comparable chain size is much lower than high strength steel.
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Re: Stainless Anchor Chain

Postby waybomb » May 24th, 2017, 4:25 pm

My fear is Chinese chain may claim xxxlbs load rating, when in reality much less.

My anchoring is only during the day in calm water while we go for a swim or to a beach.

I'm not overly concerned but do want a chain actually rated at stated load.
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Re: Stainless Anchor Chain

Postby SplashyLady » May 25th, 2017, 10:53 am

Here is a source for US-made stainless chain - note you should use 316 grade for salt water, but 304 is OK for fresh water:

http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/chain/st ... 336US.html
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Re: Stainless Anchor Chain

Postby waybomb » May 25th, 2017, 12:13 pm

Thanks!
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