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Look for industrial chain suppliers... 
In Response To: My windlass takes 1/4" G4 chain..It is about 0.75 lbs/ft ()
They are usually significantly cheaper than any marine supplier. My last purchase of Acco (now Peerless) 5/16 HT was $2.50 a foot in San Juan, PR.
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- Anchor rode preferences...
- Where is your cruising area??
- Many good points and things to consider TD
- as long as we are on the subject... how do you find out what chain works best?
- I think you COULD get by with a mixed rode; however,
- The gypsy usually has the chain type pressed in to it.
- Rope to chain splice may not work unattended
- I don't like to put weight in the bow of my sailboat, but a power boat,...
- Why bother?
- FYI 5/16" chain is about 1.1 lb. per foot.
- go with a brait rode. won't asshole up and takes up less room in the locker.