PWB anchor chain made in Australia

[impi]

Hi fellow cruisers,

It is that time where Impi needs her first replacement anchor chain.

We do not have much time before leaving Fiji and are able to get hold of Australian manufactured PWB grade L anchor chain - 12mm

Please would those of you 'in the know' advise me on the reliability of this chain and the manufacturer.

Many thanks

Happy cruising

[Nauticatarcher]

Good chain, would have no hesitation reccomending it, would be my first choice in OZ, its not HT (high test) chain so dont undersize, but is well made and not chinese

[impi]

Originally Posted by Nauticatarcher

Good chain, would have no hesitation reccomending it, would be my first choice in OZ

Thanks for the recommendation Nauticatarcher - they refer to the grade as 'L' which conforms to the Australian Standard AS2321. I think the standard is an Australian standard for 'LIFTING purposes' and would probably not include working from an anchor off the sea floor, however, that standard means it has been subjected to testing which does provide comfort.

I was wondering how this rating compares with other chains for example, I am more familiar with Grade 40 which is a great strength for low tensile chain.

Grade 70 would be ideal but is high tensile and I am not sure they come galvanised so are subject to rusting?

Any idea how the 'L' measures against Grade 40 for example?

[colemj]

Grade L is G30 and grade M is G40.

The letter grades are a new standard terminology that is supposed to supplant the GXX standard terminology.

Mark

[impi]

Originally Posted by colemj

Grade L is G30 and grade M is G40.

The letter grades are a new standard terminology that is supposed to supplant the GXX standard terminology.

Mark

Hi Mark - very helpful indeed - thank you!

Your feelings on L (G30)?

[nrwian]

Own also make a Grade P high tensile chain , chain may be 13 mm not 12 , not sure if that's a problem for you . Have used lots of there product in the past and had no issues with it .

[colemj]

Grade L/G30 chain is fine for what it is. Probably the most common grade in use in anchoring, and has been in use the longest. Just size it correctly for your boat and conditions - if you are putting 12mm chain on a L440, you are fine, if not over-cautious.

Higher grade chains are mainly used to decrease chain size while maintaining equal safe working load.

Mark

[Weyalan]

Given that you are on a catamaran, so potentially weight sensitive, you might wish to consider 10mm chain in a higher grade, which will achieve a similar strength to the Grade L/G30 with a reduced weight penalty...

[mjcook]

I just replaced my anchor chain for my 10.6 M cat with an 8mm short link chain from Brisbane manufacturer Sarafins. It is L grade and of good quality as well as being of a reasonable price with a discount for cash. Chech them out @ Sarafins.com.au.

[Snowpetrel]

Have a look at a few of the practical sailor articles here http://www.practical-sailor.com/issu...t_11599-1.html from memory pwb was tested, along with a bunch of other chain. From memory Pwb didn't do all that well.

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[impi]

Thanks guys - this has all been very helpful.

[Wanderlust]

Originally Posted by mjcook

Chech them out @ Sarafins.com.au.

I think you might mean serafinichains dot com.

I have no input into their products having only heard of them in this thread.