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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Sun May 29 2005 - 16:36:23 EDT
Ron,
Bosun is dangerously wrong; another example of distributor inattention to a
simple detail that can wreak havoc with the consumer. Since Suncor's web page
has an ominous agreement prior to admitting one to their information, I will
not quote them; anyone can check it out. Suffice it to say that the number Bosun
lists as the WLL is not reality. Check it out.
Insofar as electrolysis with SS & galv. combinations, there are many, like
myself, who are not prevented from experiencing it by well-meaning town fathers.
In winter, in the Windwards, I anchor some places for weeks at a time, and
only enter a marina twice: for a week following launch, and one prior to haul.
Electrolysis does occur! However, the real solution here is not how to
prevent problems with dissimilar anchoring hardware. It is to do what has always
been done: don't mix 'em. Too bad they don't make aluminum chain and swivels to
go with your Spade! <VBG>
Best,
John
In a message dated 5/29/05 1:50:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:
>
> Let me clarify. My ACCO SL 3/8" chain (read BBB high tensile) has a working
> load in the 5000+ pound range. Bosun lists the *new* Suncor product as
> S0190-X013 15000 pounds (WLL). Thus, we can see that no matter what the
> exaggeration, this one is adequate to my needs.
>
> The concern of electrolysis is a real one, however, and has been brought up
> on another list. Again, let's apply the standard of reasonableness, this is
> not a mooring line, it is an anchoring system. If I were to remain at anchor
>
> in a town (!that permitted it!) for a length of time, I might substitute the
>
> much weaker ACCO galvanized swivel in hopes that a hurricane would not hit.
>
> Lastly, my working anchor is a 33 pound aluminum Spade. Therefore, for
> extended anchoring, my 75 pound SS Northill is the answer. I wonder if we
> will now discuss zincs for anchor chains or pouring vinegar on anchor
> chains.
>
> Ron Rogers
> 1985 Willard 40
> AIRBORNE
>
>
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
Theodore Roosevelt
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