On Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:55:01 -0400, "Sir Gregory Hall, Esq."
wrote:

On Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:38:03 -0400, "Flying Pig" wrote:

Bruce in Bangkok wrote in message
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End for ending an anchor chain is common practice and in many
countries/places a chain can be re-galvanized rather than replacing if
not worn excessively.


Nylon rode is superior in every way. Lose the chain.

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Maybe for a small boat anchored in a smooth bottom and calm
conditions. Elsewhere, not so much. Chain is nearly universal these
days on 40+ boats doing serious cruising in varied conditions. There
are lots of good reason for that: Chafe resistance. UV resistance.
Resistance to cyclical loading failure. Chain catenary reduces swing
radius in calm conditions. Resistant to accidental cutting by passing
props. Long term durability.