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Seawind ships boats with 8mm Grade L chain with a length of 165 feet.  Strikhedonia was upgraded to 300 feet and switch to the more commonly available 5/16" G4 chain - this is a slightly different size but has worked for a number of years with the 8mm gypsy on the windlass<br>
Seawind ships boats with 8mm Grade L chain with a length of 165 feet.  Strikhedonia was upgraded to 300 feet and switch to the more commonly available 5/16" G4 chain - this is a slightly different size but has worked for a number of years with the 8mm gypsy on the windlass<br>


[[File: Comparison grade L to high test chain.jpg|thumb|Comparison between Grade L and High test anchor chain]]
[[File: Comparison grade L to high test chain.jpg|thumb|Comparison between Grade L and G4 anchor chain]]

Latest revision as of 08:38, 8 May 2026

Anchor chain: 5/16" G4 high test
Anchor chain length: 300 feet
Addition rode length: 100 feet
Working load: 3,900lb
Breaking strength: 11,600lb
Weight: 1.10lb/ft (330 pounds total)

Seawind ships boats with 8mm Grade L chain with a length of 165 feet. Strikhedonia was upgraded to 300 feet and switch to the more commonly available 5/16" G4 chain - this is a slightly different size but has worked for a number of years with the 8mm gypsy on the windlass

Comparison between Grade L and G4 anchor chain