Do they make a Cover for Anchor chain ??

[Roadworker]

Does anyone know if they make some kind of cover to put over your anchor chain so it does not damage the bow pulpit all the time ?

Are any other ideas from someone who has corecte this problem?

thanks all

 

[jekyl]

I'm not sure what sort of damage you are talking about? It's not an issue for me; however i have seen flexible hose (clear type) covering chain in various locations. Of course if you have a windlass you would only be able to fix it near the anchor outside the capstan.

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Can you give some more specifics on the boat you have and the pulpit or a picture would be better.

 

[Roadworker]

It is a 228 Seafarer, i have just the pulpit no Windless. When the anchor is laying on pulpit i have the clamp that holds anchor chain tight but sometimes the chain chips paint on the pulpit. I will try to poat a photo.

 

[capt chris]

I have seen plastic coated chain. Would that help?

 

[Bill_N]

Get a piece of white plastic coated chain, that will solve the problem. Boaters World used to carry it. I'm sure others do as well.

Bill

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

You can also install a piece of 1/2" starboard or polypropelene between the chain and the pulpit. If you don't want any holes on the pulpit, you can attach with silicone a piece of marine plywood or teak or treated plywood, run a few coats of deck wateproofing and it will last a season or two. When it goes bad, repeat.

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

A piece of aluminum or stainless steel is also a good idea and for a very very long time.

 

[gonefishintoo]

slide a piece of fire hose over it and zip tie it on

 

[greenhabah]

I have used the rubber / plastic covered chain in the past but would NOT use it again. It cracks and then becomes a rusting mess. Unless you can find it with galvanized chain under the rubber / plastic cover.

They sell clear plastic stuff for cars to protect from rock dings and such. Maybe this would be enough of a layer of protection.

 

[gearadrift]

this is what you want http://fjordinc.com/

I have used it on various CG cutters for years and it is tough! It is made from a heavy nylon which has velcro on each side to secure it around your chain, very flexible, I'd go with the yacht grade. It even comes in different colors.

 

[dadsgirl]

At our John Deere dealer we make hydraulic hoses and Parker hose makes a kevlar protective covering that we slip over the hose and secure with plastic wire ties. This covering works great over anchor chain on our Seafarer 228G.

 

[Bill_N]

I just saw some white double plastic coated galvanized chain today at Defender in Waterford CT. Even if you wear thru the plastic in spots it won't rust. Best coated chain I've seen.

Bill