Needed to replace the chain and shackles on my anchor - the existing shackles needed to be cut off with a cut-off blade (totally corroded).
Bought 16' of 5/16 galv chain to add to connect the 27lb Kingston plow anchor and the ~250ft of 5/8" rode. But I was surprised to find that I couldn't fit the U of a 3/8" shackle (or even a 5/16") through the 5/16 chain. Everything I read said I should bump up the shackle one size from the chain to maintain working strength - but given I couldn't fit the ends of the U through the chain links I had to use 2 shackles on the anchor --- one with the pin through the anchor and a second shackle reversed with the pin through the chain link.
Is that normal? I tried chain a 2 different locations with same results Mark -- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
