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26-06-2013, 08:50
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Oregon
Boat: Seafarer36c
Posts: 5,563
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
I noticed the same thing on a brand new Crosby 1/2 shackle pin. I messed with it a little and there is stiil a coating on the steel under the grayness
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26-06-2013, 08:53
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Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Looks like a nice paint job
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26-06-2013, 09:13
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cat herder, extreme blacksheep
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: furycame alley , tropics, mexico for now
Boat: 1976 FORMOSA yankee clipper 41
Posts: 18,967
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
if you have doubt, exchange it.
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26-06-2013, 09:15
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2008
Location: cruising SW Pacific
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
Posts: 19,548
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Looks fairly typical of new chain galvo. They get it on pretty thin, and IME it doesn't last all that long.
Cheers,
JIm
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26-06-2013, 09:23
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Oregon
Boat: Seafarer36c
Posts: 5,563
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
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Originally Posted by Cotemar
Looks like a nice paint job
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On the shackle pin it was not paint. Also, the gray layer would chip off unlike normal galvanized coating which did not.
Is this some sort of Green Galvanizing process gone wrong?
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26-06-2013, 09:28
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Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
This is how my galvanized chain looks like with a touch of grey paint in spots.
It's pretty close to what the OP is seeing on his new chain.
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26-06-2013, 09:36
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Oregon
Boat: Seafarer36c
Posts: 5,563
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cotemar
This is how my galvanized chain looks like with a touch of grey paint in spots.
It's pretty close to what the OP is seeing on his new chain.
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Is that your snubber in the photo?
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26-06-2013, 10:07
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cat herder, extreme blacksheep
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: furycame alley , tropics, mexico for now
Boat: 1976 FORMOSA yankee clipper 41
Posts: 18,967
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
it might not look so cool while sitting on your bow, but i think you may be worrying before the fact..the galvo isnt what holds boat to bottom..is the chain.
boats used chain many centuries sans galvo.
enjoy your boat--if you dont like the chain, take it back for exchange before the deadline.
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26-06-2013, 10:51
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Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy
Is that your snubber in the photo? 
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Yes, that is my Snubber Bridle.
Here is what it looks like on the pointy end.
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26-06-2013, 11:31
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NC
Boat: 1987 Hinterhoeller Niagara 35 Encore
Posts: 86
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
I have no doubt it will hold up for a few years but I wonder if it will begin to rust sooner than later and I have spent quite a few $$$ on this investment. I can not exchange it very easily because I purchased it through a friend and because of it's weight.
Maybe I will go to the local WM and see if it looks similar. I have herd a few poeple discussing the quality of ACCO chain in recent years.
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26-06-2013, 11:57
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Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Well the average boat owner keeps their boat for only 3 years.
Maybe if your an average boat owner, then your anchor chain issue may not be as big of a problem as it appears right now.
Life is Crap.
Life is Good
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26-06-2013, 12:08
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NC
Boat: 1987 Hinterhoeller Niagara 35 Encore
Posts: 86
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Life is good for sure.
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26-06-2013, 12:51
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cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pangaea
Posts: 10,856
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
Our next chain purchase will be all stainless rode. Galvanized turns to crap with rust in only three seasons or so with the amount of anchoring we do. The cheap Chinese junk only lasts one season according to my friend who accidentally bought some.
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26-06-2013, 13:00
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Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Kona, Hawaii, Carlsbad, CA
Boat: 1969 Pearson 35 #108 & 1976 Sabre 28
Posts: 7,500
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Re: Chain Galvanization question
look like newish chain that has been stored so portions have oxidized and others are still shiny. What is your problem with the chain?? Is there any sign of rust on the chain??
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'Ae'a, Pearson 35
'Ms American Pie', Sabre 28 Mark II
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