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Old 18 August 2005, 13:53   #1
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Stainless Steel Anchor Chain?

Anyone know a good, cheap place to get this??

I'm looking at 30-40m of 8 or 10mm close link.

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Old 18 August 2005, 19:49   #2
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Cheap?!!!

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Don't think cheap, and 30 to 40M of Stainless anything belong in the same sentence.

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Old 18 August 2005, 21:43   #4
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Starter for ten...

http://www.juststainless.co.uk/chains.htm

(Don't blame me if it's expensive, I just "googled" it! )
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Old 19 August 2005, 07:41   #5
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Yeah I know it ain't cheap, but then it will look the mutts with a SS anchor as well!

Cheapest I've found is about £8.50 per meter from an ebay shop and not sure if that includes VAT or not........or even if the shop are declaring VAT!?

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Marine-Chan...Q3amesstQQtZkm

I was hoping one of you might know a foundry or somewhere that actually makes the stuff and will sell to the public!??!

I get the impression from the several widely varying prices I've had already obtained (ranging from £8.50 - £14.99 per meter) that this is marked up quite high as it's.......erm.....shiny!
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Old 19 August 2005, 08:01   #6
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Anyone know a good, cheap place to get this??

I'm looking at 30-40m of 8 or 10mm close link.

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On www.plastimo.com



Non-calibrated short link chain, in 50 m bundles, Ø 10 mm
Breaking load 5000 kg / SWL : 2500 kg (Safe Working Load).
Weight / metre : 2.100 kg

413€ (VAT incl.)


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Old 19 August 2005, 09:28   #7
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Nice one Paul!!

Thanks for that!!
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Old 22 August 2005, 20:01   #8
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calibrated chain?

Calibrated and non-calibrated chain, whats the difference then?
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Old 22 August 2005, 20:05   #9
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Calibrated chain is manufactured to a better tolerance (ie consistent dimension of each link) so that it will fit a winch. Not necessary if you're going to raise it by hand.
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Old 22 August 2005, 22:16   #10
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vitesse in Fareham

look it up on google they are vetus agants and have stainless chain in stock and they have been known to offer discount
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Old 07 September 2005, 01:53   #11
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Just back off holiday so still catching up! thanks for the responses I'll give them a try!
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