More chain, or warp?

[Tidewaiter2]

Hi Ken,
Right, it was another blue Twister then. Clutch of 3 there this winter.
Setting off for the boat now, but might be going to Port Solent for launch of a club members boat Wed if you want to look at the chain- thats if Mo doesn't swipe it for his fettled Jouster!
Dick

 

[pugwash60]

I'd go for more chain and a join, once the join looks horrible replace it. I like loads of chain and currently have 80m which I want to add to. Not because I'm daft, well maybe, but I like to be able to anchor in deeper water.

 

[LadyInBed]

Surprised that you have not already got any anchor plat on the chain, it helps if you have to (temporary) ditch your anchor as a buoyed rope floats!

Questions to ask yourself are:
How often have you used all your chain.
How would it affect the boat with another 20mtrs of chain in the nose.

If 'twas me I would splice on 30mtrs of rope.
If you go for extra chain, you can cut a link open and have it welded back together, much stronger than a joining link.