Hiya. Anyone know if this chain is any good. It's a lot cheaper than Whitworths. Site says it's made under licence to CMP to Canadian standards and will suit Australian winches. I'm planning on buying a Muir VR1250 down the track.
I'm aware that there has been some Chinese stuff on the market that hasn't been up to scratch. It's 1.49 kg per metre. Whitworths' standard stuff is 1.35 kg per metre. The CMP stuff is 1.47 kg per metre (and apparently has better quality links or something without protrusions at the join in each link. Does this matter?). All classed as Grade L. http://www.marinedirect.com.au/catalogue/category1617/c2530/c2535
Thanks guys,
Rog
Off the topic a bit but wanted to know how you mast ended up Dr Rog after painting them with that protector ant.
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Thanks Loose.
HG I think the mast came up well. I like the look actually...
She looks great Dr Rog
Unfortunate for me my masts are anodized and weathered ,I'm still not sure what to do about painting or how to approach it yet.
Check with Bullivants first.
bullivants.com/contact-us
They are the suppliers for most of the chain resellers and are competitive with any of the ship chandlers.
You also want to be concerned about the quality of galvanising.
I got some chain a few years ago, as part of a winch/rode package on special at the boat show, where occasional short sections of chain rusted within 12 months. I had it replace under warranty, and 18 months later the same thing happened again. One final replacement later - with further signs of rust starting - and I sold the boat. Problem solved!
