jstauffer
Veteran Member
Ok, can't find a 5/16" gypsi for my old windlass, so guess I will be purchasing a new windlass chain. Question is, how much chain.
I have a 44' waterline and 50' overall Tollycraft 44 CPMY with an approximate displacement of 28000 to 30000 lbs. This boat came with only 250' of 1/4" G4 chain as the rode and a Danforth anchor. Last year, after dragging several times I invested in a new Rocna 33 (76lbs) anchor (and let's please not start another anchor forum here). Everything I can find tells me this size of boat should probably have 3/8" G4 chain (5400lbs WL). Most other Tolly's that I have seen of this size have either 5/16" or 3'8" chain. I would like to go with at least another 300' of rode and possible more as will be cruising the PNW in Desolation Sound and the Broughtons. My existing rode equals about 180lbs. If I replace it with another 250' of 3/8" chain that will be about 305 lbs (increase of 55lbs) and if I go with 300' will be 366lbs. Will this be to much additional wait in the bow? Thinking about going with 200' 3/8" chain and 100' of 5/8" 8 ply brait.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
I have a 44' waterline and 50' overall Tollycraft 44 CPMY with an approximate displacement of 28000 to 30000 lbs. This boat came with only 250' of 1/4" G4 chain as the rode and a Danforth anchor. Last year, after dragging several times I invested in a new Rocna 33 (76lbs) anchor (and let's please not start another anchor forum here). Everything I can find tells me this size of boat should probably have 3/8" G4 chain (5400lbs WL). Most other Tolly's that I have seen of this size have either 5/16" or 3'8" chain. I would like to go with at least another 300' of rode and possible more as will be cruising the PNW in Desolation Sound and the Broughtons. My existing rode equals about 180lbs. If I replace it with another 250' of 3/8" chain that will be about 305 lbs (increase of 55lbs) and if I go with 300' will be 366lbs. Will this be to much additional wait in the bow? Thinking about going with 200' 3/8" chain and 100' of 5/8" 8 ply brait.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.