backinblue
Guru
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2019
- Messages
- 3,938
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Blue Moon
- Vessel Make
- Mainship Pilot 355
I'm becoming more aware of how common it is to have a mix of galvanized and stainless components being used to create an anchor rode. Chains are usually galvanized but occasionally are stainless, swivels are almost always stainless, anchors can be either, as can shackles. I've seen all kinds of combinations of these components seemingly used without consideration that stainless and galvanized steel are far apart on the galvanic chart. Even boat manufacturers will add a shiny stainless anchor on the bow connected to galvanized chain. Of course I know that price is a big consideration, but am I wrong in thinking that using this mix of metals is not the smartest thing to do?