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I'd put in 1 boat length of chain. 
In Response To: Anchor rode-chain length ()
I'm not a fan of chain and rode ground tackle,, but,, If I were to go that route it would be 1 boat length of chain.
What's the reason for the combination instead of all chain? Chain does have some disadvantages but the advantages far outweigh the cons.
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- Anchor rode-chain length
- I'd put in 1 boat length of chain.
- I'd go with 60-75 feet
- I went with 125 feet on my 35 footer, and
- Well, listening to what you want and where you sail...
- All Chain - sleep better at night!
- 50-60 feet of chain based on water depth and your ideal of not using a snubber
- If you're in "shallow" water, and you add length of chain
- I generally do what you do and use a boat length of chain, the rest nylon.
- I'd put in 1 boat length of chain.
