T&T: Fw: Anchor Shackle

[Larry N. Brown]

> Hi All,
> I am not sure if this applies to already used
> anchor chain, but when you buy new chain you can
> ask the manufacturer to add a larger link on each
> end. This allow the use of a shackle with a higher
> diameter and working load limit.
> You 'may' be able to get a larger link added to
> your existing chain???
>
> Eric Thompson
> S/V Procrastinator
> South San Francisco
> capteric36 at sbcglobal.net
 <SNIP>

Why is it that I always find these things out AFTER I take a plunge the 
wrong direction. Are there local places where these oversize links can be 
added?

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1