Maximum Anchor Chain?

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Maximum Anchor Chain?

What is the maximum length of anchor chain I could store in the anchor locker?

I have the standard Maxwell and would like to have as much chain as possible. I believe I have the 5/16" gypsy.

In a perfect world, I would like over 200 ft of chain. Would the forward bouyancy handle this, and if not, then how much?

Triatica (GlennF)
s/v Blown Away
Sammamish, Wa

Hull #971
1989 Catalina 36
Universal M25xpb

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I have 200' of chain and 100' of rode and I'd guess my anchor locker is about 1/4 to 1/3 full and I don't note any negatives on sailing issues. I haven't had my eyes checked lately but I'd guess 600'+ would fit in my locker, a 1995 MkII, but I wouldn't go to that extreme. Maybe 100' more someday.

Marc & Susan Garcia
"Solla Sollew" #1473, Mk.II
 San Buenaventura, Ca.

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Thanks Marc, that's good to know... my waterline looks like it won't deal with much more than an inch or two forward down attitude before it would start to look wierd. Just the way it was put on.

Appreciate the quick response.

Triatica (GlennF)
s/v Blown Away
Sammamish, Wa

Hull #971
1989 Catalina 36
Universal M25xpb

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