Who are you buying chain from these days?

[At Peace]

Originally Posted by Ryban

Looking to see where people are getting their chain from, and their opinions on quality. I'm looking for 200' of 5/16" G43/40 Windlass Chain, hot dipped galvanized. It seems like you can spend anywhere from $3/foot to $8/foot and up, and I'm trying to weigh quality/longevity against my budget. I definitely don't want a chain that will be rusting in 2 years.

We're offloading 200' of 3/8" BBB chain because it doesn't fit in our windlass.

If the chain you want to replace is in good condition, just replace the wildcat on your windless. Will be much cheaper. Even if you need to get it reconditioned (re galvanized) it will be cheaper than new chain.

[rslifkin]

Originally Posted by Cpt Mark

I bought Titan chain from Fisheries supply in Seattle. I've always used Acco before but noticed a lot of people complaining about corrosion within a couple of years. This was brand new chain.

Reviews on Titan chain looked much better so...

Titan chain is made by Canada Metal Products, same company that manufactures Rocna anchors.

[Jetx]

Originally Posted by laika

Maggi chain is worth a look. Bought some in FL a number of years ago from a local chandlery. Made in Italia if memory serves and has stood up well over the years.

Sadly, Maggi closed up shop a few years ago. Some of the folks who were supplying Maggi in Florida switched to Laclede chain, manufactured in the US.

Unfortunately, Laclede has had some issues with poor galvanizing (as has ACCO, reportedly). Our first Laclede chain rusted badly in just one year. The vendor did right by us and replaced it for us free of charge. The galvanizing on the replacement chain looks much better, but we’ve only had it in service for a few months, so way too early to tell how long it will last.

[neflier]

Originally Posted by NYSail

Bought my 3/8bbb acco from defender. It was worth the drive up (live on LI) versus paying the freight. Best price we found. But the freight will kill you…..

Greg

If on LI, West Marine will match Defender. I purchased 1/2 drum of 5/16 G4 (275') last year when Defender had a sale. Even though WM only sells by the foot, they matched the Defender 1/2 drum sale price. Saved me a round trip on the Orient ferry and the drive.

[Fortytwo]

https://www.1st-chainsupply.com/chain-windlass-bbb-5-16-hot-galv-275-ft-drum-acco-brand-made-in-usa-free-shipping-no-residential-shipping-contact-us-for-other-options/

[hlev00]

I think Maggi is still being produced though not the original manufacturer. Check here if interested for the story and status
https://chainsandanchors.com/partners

[NevilleCat]

Originally Posted by NorthCoastJoe

I will be needing 3/8 chain too. Maybe we can put together a group purchase for a discount?

What about the original poster's 200 feet he bought wrong?

[SVTatia]

I'm also looking to buy 200' of 5/16 or 8mm G43.
In my neck of the woods, Titan has the best prices, its made in China but to strict specs. If anyone wants to split a barrel I'm down.
Maggi is having issues of premature corrosion.
Practical Sailor did a review/test on all of them, worth taking a look.

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by hlev00

I think Maggi is still being produced though not the original manufacturer. Check here if interested for the story and status
https://chainsandanchors.com/partners

Yes, that is what I thought too.

https://jimmygreen.com/brand/134-maggi-catena

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by At Peace

If the chain you want to replace is in good condition, just replace the wildcat on your windless. Will be much cheaper. Even if you need to get it reconditioned (re galvanized) it will be cheaper than new chain.

I take it a wildcat is another name for gypsy which the rest of the world call it.

Pete

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by rslifkin

Titan chain is made by Canada Metal Products, same company that manufactures Rocna anchors.

CMP also manufactures ‘Martyr’ brand anodes, ‘Octopus’ marine autopilot drive systems, and many other things.
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