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Glen \Wiley\ Wilson
 
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Default Marking Chain

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:32:10 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:


I used the plastic markers from the marine sto shove them through the
center and they stick for years. I don't have a windlass, though.

I'd do the same with ties as they'd be less likely to slip down after
the rode was stretched thin in a squall.

Remember, when the rode stretches, it gets thinner. The ties are
(relatively) inelastic.


I use the plastic tape markers as well. I don't think I'd care to put
a tie through the center of the rode though. Seems as if there'd be
a lot of chafe as the rode stretches and relaxes. Never tried it
though.

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