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anchor chain thickness

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anchor chain thickness

Postby 4sailrguy » June 29th, 2022, 2:14 pm

Have a 96 Carver 325. Equipping from a distance at the moment.
Ordering anchor chain, and unsure whether it is 1/4" or 5/16.
Can someone confirm for me please?
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Re: anchor chain thickness

Postby Viper » June 29th, 2022, 8:30 pm

Welcome aboard. You really want to confirm the make and model of the windlass as that's critical in determining the type of chain. There's no guaranty that the original factory windlass is still what's on there and if you get the wrong chain, the windlass either won't work properly or you'll wreck the gypsy in no time.
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Re: anchor chain thickness

Postby 4sailrguy » July 8th, 2022, 10:36 pm

thanks for the response. Am told it is 5/16, but will now wait til \i get to the boat at Hindmans
it is a Maxwell series 8
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Re: anchor chain thickness

Postby Midnightsun » July 9th, 2022, 6:06 am

Maxwell Freedom 800 does use a 5/16" chain, this is what I have for a windlass and chain. There is also a Maxwell RC8 however it also uses a 5\16" chain.
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Re: anchor chain thickness

Postby 4sailrguy » July 27th, 2022, 4:31 pm

thanks for the confirmation...much appreciated

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