I currently have a little over 100 feet of 5/16 chain for my primary
anchor, which runs through a Lofrans windlass. I am/was planning on adding
another 100 feet of chain. To do this I purchased a link that overlaps
itself and then the two halves are peened together. Tested strength of the
link is 1900 lbs.. The main reason for adding the extra chain is if I have
to set a second anchor, I can back down on the chain and drop the second
anchor and then come forward using the windlass. If there ever was a
situation where I would need to ride on more than 100 feet, I was planning
on shackling a foot long piece of chain across the point where the two
sections were joined by the "link". So, my question is this: I realize
that is would be better to purchase 200 feet of chain but has anyone ever
done this? Will on of these "connecting links" work with my windlass?
Help and suggestions appreciated.
Thanks and good winds......Rich