Mark, I don't think it is unusual. If you had a larger anchor you could probably get the body of the shackle through the slot!
Joel On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 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 > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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