Ray,

My guess would be that that is a roller chain (like bicycle chain?)

SS Ansi40 chain is available, if you can't find it locally, go the
McMaster Carr www.mcmaster.com ans start working your way though the
search.

Fair Wind

Matt Colie

ray wrote:

I don't know what to ask or search for. It's part of the steering
system which is a wheel/pedistal/cable arrangement. It has to be
stainless because it's a traditional boat with a compass on top of the
post. The original chain is a beautiful, precision made s.s. from
Germany but it's the wrong size. I got a steel replacement that says
"40" on it. I guess that's the pitch but now the compass doesn't work.
Any ideas what to ask for or where to look? Thanks.