charlieannear Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I've got nowhere near enough anchor chain aboard Star Turn, so, following the success of the rope question, where do people get their chain from? I'm guessing this is something that people get locally, due to weight/postage issues? C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I got mine from Wessex Fixing, a local builder trade shop. I think my 8 metre cost me less than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Once again, it's worth trying ebay at ebay anchor chain. If you win it at the right price (this is a good time of the year) and, as in this case it's only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Try and get galvanised chain Charlie. Steel chain makes a hell of a mess when it starts rusting. It isn't overally expensive and worth the little bit extra. Most chandleries will sell it, as do builders merchants etc. Usually about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 There is an interesting thread from a while back on anchoring, rope, chain et., at Anchoring thread. Well worth a browse. Terry B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankirby Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 You could always get your rope and chain in one hit. 6mm chain would be ok for a small boat. Ebay rope & chain P&P is inc Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I bought very nice stainless chain of a guy on ebay for a very good price. Stainless is nicer to handle (smoother) than galvanised. Try item number 4616711542 on ebay 6mm short link S/S chain at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Charlie, Pop into Quay West Marine and see Pete Trew - they are located at the end of the gravel lane that runs alongside Mitchells Boat yard on the ground floor of the white building to the right. I recently bought 20' (7 mtrs) of 8mm galv chain for about 25-30 squid I think - no postage and the service is spot on - dont forget to mention youre a member of the club to get your discount. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks everyone, as usual just the sort of advice that I was hoping for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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