Picking the right chain size for anchor setups
Finding the right chain size for anchor setups is one of those things that sounds simple until you're staring at a rack of heavy metal links at the marine supply store. You might think any heavy-duty chain will do the trick, but get it wrong, and you're looking at either a boat that drifts in the middle of the night or a windlass that's screaming in agony. It's a bit of a balancing act between having enough weight to keep your anchor dug in and not turning your bow into a heavy, sinking mess. ...