Anchor chain

[irwinsailor]

I just bought a 88 pound delta anchor and I need to get chain for it. I have a Ideal windless and it looks like it will handle chain to a half inch. Where can I find out about anchor chain and the loads that it can handle?

[Jentine]

This site should give you the information you need.

http://www.actiontiedown-mma-cent.com/2windlass.htm

[Alain d'HYLAS]

Try the following web page:
Tuning an anchor rode:

http://alain.fraysse.free.fr/sail/rode/rode_b.htm

[Alain d'HYLAS]

look.. and be carefull..

peacefull anchorages..

Alain