I have not seen anyone post what the rating is that is stamped on the chain. My chain has a G4 rating.
To me, that information is also what you need in making a decision.
- 3/8" Grade 43 (G4) Chain, 5400lb. SWL, 16,200lb. Breaking Strength
Ray
Anchor rode , with heavy chain
-
Catigale
- Site Admin
- Posts: 10421
- Joined: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:59 pm
- Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
- Location: Admiral .............Catigale 2002X.......Lots of Harpoon Hobie 16 Skiffs....Island 17
- Contact:
Re: Anchor rode , with heavy chain
Pretty much any chain will break A Mac hull before reaching its design limit
-
Russ
- Admiral
- Posts: 8353
- Joined: Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:01 pm
- Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
- Location: Bozeman, Montana "Luna Azul" 2008 M 70hp Suzi
Re: Anchor rode , with heavy chain
Agreed.Catigale wrote:Pretty much any chain will break A Mac hull before reaching its design limit