"Kangaroo" wrote in message
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link would be located. So my questions a Has anyone used one of these
links ( they are rated at 1900 lbs ) ? Will it go through my windlass?
Are
there any problems associated with the connecting links?

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In addition to the issues that Steve raised I'd be very concerned
about the long term durability of the connecting link after it had
passed through the windlass a number of times. If the link failed at
an inopportune time (and almost any time would be), you stand to lose
a lot more than the price of a replacement chain.

If your goal is just to temporarily let out more scope while you set a
second anchor, consider a rope to chain splice and a rope/chain
wildcat on your windlass if you don't already have one. That would
solve the problem with a lot less weight and expense. Rope-chain
splices are fairly easy to make, and easy to inspect.