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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-10-2010, 18:26
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Posted By Mark Johnson
For people with 1/4" HT chain like myself, who...

For people with 1/4" HT chain like myself, who want to have a strength compatable shackle, they can use the expensive / hassle solution I mentioned in a previous post... (A custom 1/4" chain with...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-10-2010, 06:45
Replies: 75
Views: 18,245
Posted By Mark Johnson
The issue about Hardware mounted to your boat, is...

The issue about Hardware mounted to your boat, is not as much magnetic VS non magnetic, as 304 VS 316. In the presense of a salty / damp environment, The more noble metal, (316) is the cathode, and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-10-2010, 19:31
Replies: 75
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Posted By Mark Johnson
Well it was the one above... now it is several...

Well it was the one above... now it is several frames up. The CROSBY galvanized one.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-10-2010, 19:20
Replies: 75
Views: 18,245
Posted By Mark Johnson
Memory of my last look through the crosby...

Memory of my last look through the crosby catalog... They had High test shackles in as small as 3/8, (like seen above), which can be used with as small as 5/16 G-4/HT chain. They are strength...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-10-2010, 16:38
Replies: 75
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Posted By Mark Johnson
I'd avoid Chinese hardware in critical...

I'd avoid Chinese hardware in critical applications. (although my Neil Pride sails, from Hong Cong, are World class).

By far the best, most reliable anchor shackles are made by Crosby. They are...
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