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• Pin to anchor or pin to shackle?
  • should read: Pin to anchor or pin to chain
  • Rock Slot.
  • Pin has to go to chain...
    • +1 on that pin to chain
      • The Crosby G-209A is even better
        • I think the G-209a are the same
          • Think you're right - Silver Pin at Hamilton
    • We used a SS shackle to attach our 3/8" HT chain to our 65# CQR
      • SG which SS shackle is stronger?
        • It's been over a decade, but many are, as you say, not stronger
        • A non marine store source
          • Stainless shackles
    • I have always used the pin to the chain. The
  • All anchors have an elongated hole
    • Always avoid always...
      • I meant well-designed anchors
        • Ah yes, :^O ;^)))))
          • If pin must be through shank
            • That's my set up but with a swivel.
              • That's a lot to do
                • You know, it sounds like it is a lot to do
  • Disappointed in you, Doug - I thought you had gone with a titanium shackle... (grin)
    • Hey Jon, afraid to have dinner cause you'll get soaked with gin?