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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2023, 09:32
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Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

The 8 degree angle is perfectly fine, as demonstrated by thousands every squall that comes through.

My primary rode is 400’ of 3/8” G7 chain.

If you require catenary and a maximum of 1 degree...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2023, 08:45
Replies: 86
Views: 6,953
Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

When I prepare the boat for hurricane conditions, much depends on the expected windspeed, fetch, storm surge etc. For the last hurricane we anchored in between Crab Cay and Manjack Cay in the Abacos,...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2023, 08:27
Replies: 86
Views: 6,953
Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

I am a proponent of a big anchor, but I consider my formula with a minimum of 60’ rode and a 5:1 scope not at all being a proponent of short scope.

The fact that I propose shorter scope as depth...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2023, 08:10
Replies: 86
Views: 6,953
Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

My formula is well proven (20 years, 3 hurricane hits up to 120kts sustained wind), as is the whole viewpoint that weight must go into the anchor and not the rode.

I’m sure that your claim that...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-09-2023, 17:30
Replies: 86
Views: 6,953
Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

Except of course when the anchor locker is made of fiberglass or some other non-porous material. I have seen aluminum (not chain) do great when set on Treadmaster.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-09-2023, 13:23
Replies: 86
Views: 6,953
Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

You don’t need apps :facepalm:

Up to 20’ depth use 5:1 scope with a minimum rode length of 60’. Between 20’ and 40’ depth use 4:1 scope. Above 40’ use 3:1 scope unless your 400’ rode is the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-09-2023, 07:19
Replies: 86
Views: 6,953
Posted By s/v Jedi
Re: Has anyone ever tried aluminum chain?

The weight of the rode is not important: weight must be put into the anchor, not the rode.

But abrasion resistance is very important and this is where steel chain shines.

So the best choice...
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