anchor rope/chain

[WAJSKI]

I want to upgrade from 3 strand twist to 8 plait, I have been doing some searching and reading. The 3 I am looking at are Anchorlift, Lewmar and Defender (in house splice).I would like some comments if anyone use any of these, or has any suggestion.
Thanks Walt. btw 15' 1/4" chain 200' 1/2" rope min

 

[big tuna]

I've had the Defender a few years with no issues. If you wait long enough they go on sale periodically.

 

[ParkerJr]

https://www.secosouth.com/mm5/merchant. ... g_hardware

This is where I bought mine. Possibly the best prices availible that I could find at the time. Brand new 300 feet of 8 plait with 20 feet of 1/4 chain. Purchased as a back up for the boat, been sitting in the garage for a while. I think I paid around $200 and I doubt I will ever get to use it. 8 plait by lewmar is some good stuff and is essential for trouble free windlass operation.

 

[got_em_on]

Just picked up some 8 plait from Seco South-When i called them they said they make the rode for Lewmar. They will do any length and will also do the splice for you. I had them put 15 foot of chain on either end that way if get stuck in the wreck and need to cut off all I need to do is reverse the rode and am ready to go.

they were the best price i found

 

[DaleH]

... had them put 15 foot of chain on either end ... all I need to do is reverse the rode and am ready to go.

One should reverse the rode every year or two anyway for best use and long life. Plus an end-of-season soak to remove any salt build-up.

 

[Megabyte]

Dale... I wash my dock lines (in mesh bags) at the end of every season.
Put some fabric softener in the rinse cycle and they will be "babies butt soft".

 

[WAJSKI]

Thanks everyone, also the idea of chain on each end was a great tip. I e-mail Seco South for a quote.

 

[Bryan 2530]

Dale... I wash my dock lines (in mesh bags) at the end of every season.
Put some fabric softener in the rinse cycle and they will be "babies butt soft".

You would. :roll:

:mrgreen:

 

[Scalawag 2320]

Back when I raced Hobie Cats, I would put all the rigging including blocks, cam cleat, travelers, sheets, halyards, anything that would fit into the dishwasher, then air dried and lubricated.