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Question: I have BBB 3/8″ chain that is somewhat old and rusty. I have brand new chain as spare and I’m wondering if new chain would castle less than old chain?
I seem to have a vague recollection that someone here said new chain is worse! But my memory is suspect.
Can anyone tell me what they have experienced? If worse, does anyone have a logical explanation?
Thanks,
Joe Steiner,
s/v Half Moon
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Our experience is that the new chain will encounter twist more at the locker end than used chain. We start to notice that twist once about 120 feet or more of the chain is out. And no, its not due to spinning around at anchor, it is due to the way that the new chain sits and somehow works up onto itself in the locker. Physically untwisting the chain will work it out [heavy job though].
The coning that occurs when weighing anchor is just the same with new as well as old. So, on recap, our finding is that the only difference between new and old chain is that twist. Hope that helps. -
Stephen,
I use a swivel between my anchor and chain. I haven’t noticed any problems due to chain twist. Have you considered putting a swivel in there?http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|10391|638271|34760&id=142853
Rich
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