Anchor rope advice

[bardfromedson]

Was wondering if anyone has some good advice on where to buy nylon anchor rope. Live in Alberta so I have been looking online. Also is 3/8 solid or twisted heavy enough for a 23ft fiberglass http://m.uline.ca/mt/www.uline.ca/BL_3913/Nylon-Rope?un_jtt_redirect

 

[trophywife]

poco marine

 

[TeeZee]

any northern metalic store has it in bulk you can get them to braid the end for you as well but i would use 1/2 rope

 

[staying alive]

pacific net and twine in steveston

 

[bee15]

any lumber supply store

 

[wildwest]

Go with 7\16 Min. easier on the hands and buy something supple ie a higher end braid

 

[Foxsea]

Was wondering if anyone has some good advice on where to buy nylon anchor rope. Live in Alberta so I have been looking online. Also is 3/8 solid or twisted heavy enough for a 23ft fiberglass http://m.uline.ca/mt/www.uline.ca/BL_3913/Nylon-Rope?un_jtt_redirect

Rope is the overwhelming favorite, usually with a length of chain at the anchor end. Use nylon rope only. Nylon rope is strong, light, easy to handle, and elastic, the latter a most desirable characteristic in an anchor rode. Three-strand offers the dual advantages of greater elasticity and lower cost, but ... for stowage, the added flexibility of braided nylon can make it a better choice.

Others online, too: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BOAT-ANCHOR-...at_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item4cf001cef7
Made-up w/ eye and thimble <$150 delivered to your door. 7/16 or 1/2" braid is best. Easy to handle and stow, as Wildwest said; 150' minimum. 25 ' - 3/8" galvanized chain from anchor to rode with thimble - use a moused shackle.

I have 200' of 1/2" Sampson Goldbraid that has given good service for over 25 years - always stowed away from sunlight. When it gets grubby I put it in the washer - comes out like new!

 

[bardfromedson]

My fishing partner picked up 600 feet of double braid. What's the best way to attach it to the anchor chain if I'm using an anchor retriever ring?

 

[lorneparker1]

Splice it into the chain.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfDyDYC5g1E

Lorne

 

[tubber]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UghIS9xdiDw&feature=related

video for double braid. You'll have to put the chain on before closing the splice of course.
If your line came with loops spliced in already, a small shackle with most of the tab hacksawed off (wrench it tight first)so it doesn't catch on the ring and a groove for a big screwdriver sawn in for easier removal is what I would do. And if I was really gung ho I would drill a hole and secure the pin from backing out with a few loops and twists of thin stainless wire.