Where to buy anchor chain in Bellingham, WA

[basssears]

Before I go the online route (either 1st Chain Supply or West Marine shipped to store) thought I'd see if anyone knows good spot to buy chain in Bellingham, WA (or nearby)... going to be buying 100' of 5/16" G43 (or 90' bucket if that's what easier), hoping to avoid the $80 shipping.

Only problem w/1st Chain is I don't have a convenient commercial address to have it delivered to.

Thanks in advance.

-- Bass

[wrwakefield]

Bass,

I don't know about Bellingham. (It has been too long since I was there...)

Also check Fisheries Supply in Seattle. Usually their domestic shipping is very reasonable for heavy items. (Sometimes free during promotions...)

Cheers! Bill


Bear with me: My touch screen device's auto-correct rarely is; but at least the text is tiny...

[Paul L]

Have you got a price from LFS?

[basssears]

Originally Posted by Paul L

Have you got a price from LFS?

Didn't think they carried it, will call tomorrow and find out, thanks!

-- Bass

[basssears]

Originally Posted by wrwakefield

Bass,

I don't know about Bellingham. (It has been too long since I was there...)

Also check Fisheries Supply in Seattle. Usually their domestic shipping is very reasonable for heavy items. (Sometimes free during promotions...)

Cheers! Bill


Bear with me: My touch screen device's auto-correct rarely is; but at least the text is tiny...

Thanks... they're a few cents cheaper per foot than West Marine but still $5/foot, with hefty shipping right now... will keep eye out for promotions.

[redhead]

We bought one of our anchors at Redden but that was a couple of years ago. I've heard good things and bad things since then so I'm just throwing the name out there.

[Mahayana]

Defender.com

[Moreorless]

You have three commercial places in Bellingham to buy chain. LFS or Lummi Fisheries (they do a lot of the commercial fishing boats), Redden Net just down the block and West Marine up by the freeway. All three stores have responsible chain people.

[1Sunseeker]

I have 30' New, never used chain. Micrometer says .400-.405 there is some scale on it. 5/16 = .312, 3/8 = .375, 9/16 =.437, so this is over size. If you are using a winch it may handle it. The first 30' could be heaver. The chain is near Snohomish and I have kept my boat in Bellingham. It is now in Anacortes. I can deliver and am thinking 1/2 retail price. Also have other items to be posted. PM me if interested.

[rfadler]

Washington Chain and Supply in Seattle has good prices.

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[Hyrdflyr]

LFS. in Bellingham or Redden marine or Hardware supply. See who will give you the best deal.
Cheers

[basssears]

Thanks for everyone's replies... I am really trying my best to close out posts I create with something useful, in case others come along.

Short answer here is I am still too used to being in a non sailing state (Idaho) and so trying to do everything by the interwebnet.

Based on suggestions here, low and behold the lovely town of Bellingham (no sarcasm font here, I really love that town) has plenty to offer chain wise.

While West Marine is still holding steady on 5/16" G43 at $5.47 a foot (granted, to be fair, this is their internet price, I did not call and ask their B'ham store in person) I did find by calling around (so haven't viewed / verified this chain in person yet):

LFS Marine (right at Squallicum):
5/16" High Test Campbell chain $2.45 / foot
5/16" High Test Acco $3.75 / foot
... the very nice gentleman at LFS (which has a large commercial section, which I did not realize from driving by their storefront) said they generally have plenty of in stock.

And, from Redden (basically right at Squallicum as well, technically farther from my gate but hey, it's not all about me, right?):
5/16" High Test Canadian Metal chain $2.62/foot
... the also nice gentleman at Redden said Redden was in the process of changing hands so stock was being held a little lean right now but he saw no reason to think a few hundred feet would be hard to come by with a little bit of notice.

So both local, just at the marina stores have good chain to offer... I gather from my reading that Acco is a bit of the gold standard but have read plenty of good things about Campbell (including decent reviews in Practical Sailor) and good things about Canadian Metal (although couldn't find as many independent reviews of them)... but in short means I'm probably not going to have to pay $5.00++ / foot nor am I going to have to pay shipping.

So thanks to everyone for their input and tips, much appreciated... as I stated many years ago when we first bought our trailer sailor Nimble 20, I don't want to be a know it all, but someday I'd like to be a know it some...

-- Bass

[redhead]

I'm glad you found what you needed.

We found Bellingham to have everything we need supplemented buy Fisheries Supply and Defender for mail order. We were originally headed for the B'ham harbor but fortunately for us, decided on Blaine, about 20 miles north for a base. Now we consider Bellingham to be "so big" and breath a sigh of relaxation after the stress of the big city!!!!

Looked at your blog, looks like you're having lots of fun. If you pop into Blaine, look for "Raincoast" - we're the first boat you see entering the marina (sorta the crash dock sometimes). Come and say hello!