We have an opportunity join a group of other cruisers who are having
their anchors and chains re-galvanized. However, we have several
questions about this:

1. We have 3/8" HT chain. We've heard that re-galvanization can
weaken the steel. Is this true? Is there anything the galvanizer can
do, to prevent this?

2. The alternatives are to let it rust, or buy new. How can one tell
when it's time to replace chain? For example, can we measure the
rusting process?

3. The cost is 1 Euro a kilo (about $.60 a pound). How does this
compare with the same job in the States (or elsewhere)? Not that we
can get back there, but just for comparison ...

S/V Akka
Marmaris, Turkey