Because it's been in some pretty good blows and at $1200 for new chain
- it's cheap insurance.



On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:17:35 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

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.. .
I want to replace the old 3/8 proof coil chain that's been on the boat
for 31 years and around the world. I'm wondering about switching to
BBB 3/8 - if I can get a gypsy for BBB from Ideal.

they are the same WLL 2650 pounds but the BBB is a bit heavier per
foot 1.4 vs 1.7.

Any real reason to switch?

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BBB is a bit less than 20% heavier, so that could be a factor at the bow. My
recollection is that BBB has the highest strength, but if you're set up for
coil then you'd have to make sure the gypsy is compatible. It's lasted 31
years and is in good shape? Why switch? What's the motivation?

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