May 19, 2014 #1 Pack Mule TF Site Team Joined Jan 24, 2013 Messages 3,749 Location USA Vessel Name Slo-Poke Vessel Make Jorgensen custom 44 Is there a good way to do this and it still work with the windlass ,or is this a ?
May 19, 2014 #2 OP OP Pack Mule TF Site Team Joined Jan 24, 2013 Messages 3,749 Location USA Vessel Name Slo-Poke Vessel Make Jorgensen custom 44 Sorry I didn't see the other thread about bad chain link.
May 20, 2014 #3 FF Guru Joined Oct 12, 2007 Messages 22,552 There are >repair links< that will fit the chain and windlass. Some folks fear them , some dont. Buy a US made one.
There are >repair links< that will fit the chain and windlass. Some folks fear them , some dont. Buy a US made one.
May 20, 2014 #4 MYTraveler Guru Joined Apr 12, 2014 Messages 1,793 Location USA Last time I looked into it, the only way to get lasting 100% strength is to have the replacement link welded shut.
Last time I looked into it, the only way to get lasting 100% strength is to have the replacement link welded shut.
May 20, 2014 #5 psneeld Guru Joined Oct 15, 2011 Messages 28,183 Location USA Vessel Name Sold Vessel Make Was an Albin/PSN 40 MYTraveler said: Last time I looked into it, the only way to get lasting 100% strength is to have the replacement link welded shut. Click to expand... Unless you have a great marine welder and have the welded link hot dipped...I wouldn't trust it any more than a high quality replacement link for longevity (maybe even short term for that matter).
MYTraveler said: Last time I looked into it, the only way to get lasting 100% strength is to have the replacement link welded shut. Click to expand... Unless you have a great marine welder and have the welded link hot dipped...I wouldn't trust it any more than a high quality replacement link for longevity (maybe even short term for that matter).