"Bruce In Bangkok" wrote in message
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On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:29:41 +0100, Justin C
wrote:

In article , Wayne.B wrote:

3/8ths chain is overkill for a 16,000 lb boat and 22 lb anchor. They
were probably using it just for the extra weight or maybe happened to
have some laying around.

Here is where I show my ignorance. What part of the chain is measured at
3/8"? Is it the thickness/diameter of the metal making the link? Or is
it something else?

Justin.

The thickness of the metal used to make the link.
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)



Wrong! It's the diameter of the of the metal rod that is bent in a circle or
oval and then welded to form the link. The "thickness" of the metal means
little or nothing.

Wilbur Hubbard