3 Strand or 8 Plait for Anchor Line

[Exile]

Originally Posted by estarzinger

just to provide some facts/numbers on the chain connector question . . .

Crosby are the people who I would buy any of these from. They are a very high quality supplier who proof test pretty much everything, and they offer all the major options.

so taking their data (which is apples to apples) and looking at tensile strength to make sure that different working load safety factors are not being used:

G4 chain = 8100lbs tensile

G4 C Connector = 11,000lbs

G7 H connector = 21,600lbs (what Jedi is suggesting)

So, Jedi's connector is certainly stronger than the G4 C connector. However, the C connector is a bit stronger than the matching chain. If I was using G7 chain like Jedi I would use the same connector he is using.

But if you are using regular or G4 chain (which the vast majority of us are using) the question is: is a connector that is 35% stronger than the chain acceptable (the C connector that I use), or do you 'need' or want one that is almost double the strength of the chain.

I actually have a couple of the H connectors on board, but in practice I use the C connectors because (a) I find they run thu the windless a little better, (b) I think they are less likely to accidentally come undone (lose a cotter pin on the H and it comes apart), and (c) I think they C are well strong enough.

But I would certainly not be bothered by either connector, they are both perfectly acceptable.

With the Crosby C connnectors, I assume you still recommend your procedure of using sealant, mousing, and Spectra lashing?

[estarzinger]

Originally Posted by Exile

With the Crosby C connnectors, I assume you still recommend your procedure of using sealant, mousing, and Spectra lashing?

Yes, both easy to do, and good "belt and braces".

Just for full disclosure . . . I should note that I got new main chain two winters ago, and right now have it all in one piece. I have been single handing, and am trying to simply things, and one was to eliminate the occasional need to bring out and join a second length of chain. So I have no connectors in the primary system right now.

[Exile]

Originally Posted by estarzinger

Yes, both easy to do, and good "belt and braces".

Just for full disclosure . . . I should note that I got new main chain two winters ago, and right now have it all in one piece. I have been single handing, and am trying to simply things, and one was to eliminate the occasional need to bring out and join a second length of chain. So I have no connectors in the primary system right now.

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