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06-30-2022, 09:45 AM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 85
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Sourcing anchor chain
Our new to us '44 Tollycraft is in desperate need of new anchor chain. My research has shown that either Acco or Titan are the most reputable? Watch out for 'made in China' as the quality is hit and miss.
We are in Washington state. Looking for best source (cost, convenience) that anyone else has come across when sourcing anchor chain.
Thanks!
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06-30-2022, 10:06 AM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Sandpiper
Vessel Model: Bluewater 40 Pilothouse Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,315
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Washington Chain Supply in Seattle (206) 623-8500
Fisheries Supply
Take the gypsy off the windlass and bring it with you so they can test the chain for binding.
There are small difference in the thickness of the galvanizing between manufacturers which can cause issues on windlass gypsies. By running several feet of chain on the gypsy, any mismatch will be revealed.
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06-30-2022, 10:08 AM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 85
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Great idea on the gypsy! Thanks
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06-30-2022, 10:10 AM
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City: Coupeville Wa.
Vessel Name: Pacific Myst
Vessel Model: West Bay 4500
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Where in Washington State are you? North Harbor in Anacortes usually has short lengths of chain they will loan out to test fit to your gypsy.
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06-30-2022, 10:50 AM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
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I would test the actual chain that you are purchasing.
I've seen manufacturing variances between chains from the same manufacturer. I've also seen it vary from the top of a barrel to the bottom on US made chains.
After the chain galvanising wears a bit, the chain will fit the gypsy better but in the meantime, the new chain may chatter and jump.
A lot depends on the tolerance of the gypsy. Some gypsies are made to fit one specific chain and others are designed to fit more than one size.
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06-30-2022, 10:58 AM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
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I will likely be investing in a new gypsy as well. The current chain is 1/4” and rusty. That’s why I’m getting new chain.
Doubt that Gypsy will accommodate 5/16.
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06-30-2022, 11:02 AM
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Veteran Member
City: La Conner
Vessel Name: Shear Bliss
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 85
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Portage Bay-good idea on NH. We’re just 20 mins from them.
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06-30-2022, 12:18 PM
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Guru
City: Vermont
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cosmo
I will likely be investing in a new gypsy as well. The current chain is 1/4” and rusty. That’s why I’m getting new chain.
Doubt that Gypsy will accommodate 5/16.
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Check Gypsy availability carefully. I had to order one and it took about 6 months to get. Hopefully you can find one in stock.
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06-30-2022, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
City: Friday Harbor
Vessel Name: Crossroads
Vessel Model: North Pacific 34
Join Date: Jul 2017
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Yet another option is LFS in Bellingham. I got a good deal there this year on 400' of 5/16 HT.
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07-01-2022, 03:37 AM
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Guru
City: Queensland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cosmo
. My research has shown that either Acco or Titan are the most reputable? Watch out for 'made in China' as the quality is hit and miss.
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Titan from Canadian Metal Products is made in China and there is evidence out there that due to China's building boom, much of the chain from China exceeds requirements
Chain – Cox Engineering
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07-01-2022, 08:04 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Puget Sound
Vessel Name: Otis Maximus
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Try "Northwest Wire and Rope" off of Milwaukee Ave in the tide flats, Tacoma.
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07-04-2022, 06:39 PM
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Member
City: Los Angles
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 5
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Anchor Chain
I actually got my anchor chain on Ebay. This lady's dad had died and she was selling a lot of his sailing gear. I bought it CHEAP. I believe it was 3B. This was a couple of years ago. Stuff was brand new and worked great. Sailed all around The Bahamas and never had a problem with it. Good luck.
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