Thread: How much chain?
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Old 03-16-2016, 07:46 PM   #1
woodscrew
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How much chain?

I'm sure this has been addressed here before, but I'm new so bear with me. I have a Bristol 42 (1970) about 34000 lbs. My wife are soon going to be cruising up and down the ICW and eventually maybe do the loop. I have converted my Ideal windlass to chain and am carrying a 60lb Manson Supreme with 200' of Acco 3/8 G30 galvanized chain. Is that enough? I can probably fit another 100' in the locker. I do like the idea of having a total of 300' ready to fly if needed. Overkill for coastal/ mostly inside cruising?
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