SS chain and fitments

RT Firefly · May 28, 2015

Greetings,
May have been posted before but... Industrial Stainless Steel Chain, Binder Chain, Anchor Chain, Lifting Chain & Chain Accessories

DavidM · May 28, 2015

And how about a link to Rocna or Manson for a stainless steel anchor that will really complete the package. That kind of ground tackle would cost a significant percentage of my boat's worth. But if you got it, flaunt it, particularly that shiny SS anchor on your bow that probably never gets wet ;-).

David

RT Firefly · May 28, 2015

Greetings,
Mr. dj. I never mentioned the "A" word. It was in the link. I suspect there are other uses for SS chain and fitments other than...Well, you know...

Heron · May 28, 2015

djmarchand said:
But if you got it, flaunt it, particularly that shiny SS anchor on your bow that probably never gets wet ;-).

David

LOL, Mine gets wet...SS is nice (Chain and anchor)! Not sure I'd pay for it if it didn't come with the boat though!

mbevins · May 28, 2015

Mine gets wet too. Buuuut I must admit the PO paid for it and never once let it touch the water.

BruceK · May 28, 2015

It is a commonly held view here, our largest chandlery(Whitworths) catalogue has a warning:
"Stainless steel chain is not recommended for anchoring as it can work harden the chain which can make it susceptible to cracking"
Seems highly contradictory they even sell the stuff, I assume they are just protecting their butt. Even so, is there something to it, what do people think, what experience with ss chain have you had, seen, heard about?

No Mast · May 28, 2015

If you have money, someone has a way for you to spend it. That was my first thought. I'm having a hard time understanding why anyone would spend it on SS rode.

FF · May 29, 2015

. "I'm having a hard time understanding why anyone would spend it on SS rode."

It matches the anchor and looks great in the slip.

If ever used its replaced after third wetting.

ktdtx · May 29, 2015

Seems it would be like a motorcycle--have to wash and wax it every time you use it.

Ken

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