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Pure Vida 
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 Topic: Anchor ChainSizePosted: 03 June 2025 at 08:18 |
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As I'm currently away from the boat but need to order some spare
parts, quick question: what is the size/diameter of the anchor chain on a
Hanse 350/355? Thanks in advance!
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Ulrich
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Posted: 03 June 2025 at 14:53 |
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Hi, in my one is s an 8 mm chain, but this was probably changed by the pre owner
Regards Ulrich
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DIONYSOS / H350 (2008) 2 cab.
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Mark Pullen
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Posted: 03 June 2025 at 19:57 |
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I have 60m of 8mm chain, using a Lewmar 504 Gypsy - serial 66000101.
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Pack396
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Posted: 17 October 2025 at 21:28 |
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Hi all!
I noticed that my anchor chain is not fastened anywhere in the anchor well. I am surprised that the former owner had it like this and that there is no obvious place to hook it up fitted by Hanse. Could anyone indicate how you have this in your boats? Maybe a picture if you are at the boat this WE? Thank you! |
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marsella
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Posted: 17 October 2025 at 22:02 |
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There should be a ring or a hook to tie up another end of the chain in the ancor locker. When I picked my boat new, it was a simple rope that attached the chain to that ring and my Hanse rep said I can cut it off quickly in case I have to abandon the chain. But I replaced it with a shackle, same idea.
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Mark Pullen
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Posted: 18 October 2025 at 09:20 |
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I have an eye fitting below and to the side of the windlass in the anchor locker. My locker was modified some time ago to make it deeper, so this could be a post build fitting. Something like this:
Then a very short length of old braid on braid. Then a swivel eye to eye, to stop the rope becoming twisted over time. Over a season the locker side of the chain seems to become twisted. Something like this. https://www.marinesuperstore.com/deck-hardware/shackles/aquamarine-swivel-eye-to-eye-stainless-steel Then another short length of braid on braid tied to the end of the chain. The length of the rope should is short enough that it can't enter the windlass. Anchor bend knots at all connections. On another boat, I had a situation where an enthusiastic crew member decided to drop all of the chain. We were glad of the length of line tied into the end of the chain and connected to the boat.
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Mark Pullen
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Posted: 18 October 2025 at 09:26 |
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I'd consider reverting to the rope connection. A shackle under tension could need a tool to undo or be difficult to undo if the lead back to the windlass pushes the shackle against the locker side. A length of 10mm braid on braid should be more than sufficient to stop the chain running out.
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Ratbasher
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Posted: 18 October 2025 at 09:40 |
Exactly. Anchor for long enough in a variety of places and its quite possible you'll find yourself needing to let go the chain quickly in an emergency. Same principle applies to anchor snubbers; I cleat the tails of my bridle so they can be released under load and never use any form of loop.
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H400 (2008) 'Wight Leopard' Gosport, UK
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Mark Pullen
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Posted: 18 October 2025 at 09:53 |
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Very similar approach to snubbers on my boat, with one addition. I tie them onto the chain with a rolling hitch and then OXO them onto a cleat. I don't like chain hooks, as they can become locked onto the chain if not properly sized, can come loose if not under tension and can damage the zinc plating.
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Pack396
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Posted: 18 October 2025 at 13:32 |
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Hi all!
I guess I will have to install an eye fitting. Is there a better place in the anchor well? Reinforced fiber or equivalent... Thank you for your responses! |
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