pvb
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I wouldn't bother with a swivel, unless you find it's a problem. I don't have one, and it never seems to be a problem.
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I wouldn't bother with a swivel, unless you find it's a problem. I don't have one, and it never seems to be a problem.
prv
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Sneaky Pete
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I saw this on E-bay dont know what grade or where it is from or how suitable it may be.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60-METRES...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item19b0dcc42d
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60-METRES...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item19b0dcc42d
Plevier
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It's DIN766A which I believe is grade 30.
I have bought from this firm a number of times and found them excellent suppliers. Anchor chain I bought looked good to me but not tested it in any way.
Stuart always answers questions promptly, just ask if you want more info.
tim_ber
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I too can state that http://www.eyecochain.com/ at Levington, Suffolk are really reliable and know their stuff and delivered just over 300kg of kit to me. Give them a bell and you will see how professional they are and helpful too. No links (pun not intended) - just a happy customer.
vyv_cox
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DIN766 specifies the dimensions. Grade 30 specifies the strength, which is largely dictated by the composition. DIN 766 chain is available in Grades 30, 40 and 70 quite widely, but there are also more obscure Grades, such as 50.
snooks
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It's true that it's nice to know you have more, 40 metres should do you nicely, it will also save 20 odd kilos from your bow.
Bigger boat = bigger chain, not necessarily longer
The times you do want extra you can get 30 metres of warp spliced on the end and use that, but I doubt you will
You'll spend more time sailing, than anchoring in strong winds in deep water, so optimise your boat to that. I guess you already have a windlass which is 20-30 kg extra already? So save the weight (and the money), 40 metres should be more than enough
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Sneaky Pete
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I contacted them this was the reply,
Hello and thankyou for your enquiry.
it is grade 30, we buy it in the uk but are under no illusion that it originates from the far east.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very best regards
Stuart Deans
UK Yacht Rigging & Supplies Ltd
Very prompt reply to my question which I was impressed with.
Plevier
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I nearly said "If I've got it wrong Vyv will pull me up!" Can't find an embarrassed smiley now
Plevier
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I have placed several orders with Stuart's company. Each one has been supplied on time and 100% correctly. I can't say that of any other online chandler I've tried.
It's a pity his range is a bit limited.
Boo2
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Is that a Kong 6-8mm SS swivel between the two different sizes of chain ?This has been my solution to the lateral load on swivels problem. The three links are 10 mm, although two would be enough.
Boo2
michael_w
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I've just had my 50m of 3/8" chain and a 35lb CQR re galvanized for a shade over £200. B E Wedge in Willenhall, job done in 5 days.
vyv_cox
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To be absolutely honest I don't think so but cannot be certain. I think it is the next size up, 8 - 10 mm? Just checked the sizes on the Pipler site and see that 6-8 and 8 - 12 mm are rated with the same SWL.
