Sib anchor

[Fatalbert]

Thanks for the chain guard tip. I’ll get some of that- how have I missed it!

[Peter_C]

Chain guard looks like it would do a great job of keeping salt saturated water up against the chain for a long time. Expect a lot of rust.

[jonp]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Chain guard looks like it would do a great job of keeping salt saturated water up against the chain for a long time. Expect a lot of rust.

It's a nylon mesh that allows water to drain. If people are that particular they could simply spray their chain, rope or any other item with a garden hose. Personally I don't spray mine and the chain is not rusty but if you have a non marine galvanised intended chain then yes it's going to most likely rust. This is the chain on my 2006 boat which was put on from new, it's on its second engine and has clocked up over 5000hrs. So not to bad condition considering I don't wash my anchor chain.

[jonp]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Chain guard looks like it would do a great job of keeping salt saturated water up against the chain for a long time. Expect a lot of rust.

This is another marine grade galvanised chain with a Cooper anchor in my daughter 2014 zodiac, which has been in the boat sitting on wet rope since she bought the boat. You need to look at better quality marine grade chains or go stainless perhaps. Some people post from experience of owning and using while others post don't, both have there merit.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Fatalbert

I know this is yet another opinion…but..!

It’s not the cheapest solution, but might be worth having a look at leaded line as an option. Saves you having to link in a chain and swivels etc and stops it clattering around all over the place when you’re shifting. Also, I don’t think it gets stuck on rocks as frequently as the chain on my slightly more sturdy set up (with chain).

It’s a really easy set up to use for what our American friends would call a ‘lunch hook’. If I’m planning to anchor overnight, I’ve got a heavier set-up, but that’s realistically once a year, so the lunch hook gets the majority of use.

That's very similar to my SIB setup. I have a Cooper anchor, 3m of stainless chain & 10 m of leaded line onto 30m of braid. Does the job & is kind to the boat & passengers.