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Yes, this has long been a problem. The links of a given strength chain are
not large enough to allow the use of a shackle of the same strength. The
best solution I've heard of is to have oversized links welded onto the ends
of your chain so that you can use a big enough galvanized shackle. I would
be concerned about the strength of the weld on that last link, though. I
don't know much about welding, but I would certainly think that if you didn't
use the right welding material and technique, you could end up with that link
being weaker than an undersize shackle. Personally I use oversized chain
that will allow me to use a large enough shackle. I don't use much chain, so
extra weight is not too big of a problem, but I would think it significant on
a boat using all or mostly chain rode.
If anybody has any better solutions to this problem, please post....
JP
In a message dated 9/21/01 12:32:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:
<< High Test chain vs other types: Still seems the weak link is the Anchor
shackle. Working load seems to be below the working loads of the various
chains. Would stainless quicklinks be better? Can they be safety wired or is
it necessary. Can only find breaking strength for the ss quick links. Other
than being higher, what is the relationship between working load and
breaking strength. Would 1/3 be more or less a constant?
Mike Folkestad
S/V Aquarius
>>
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