of chain that is half the size of the rope you’ve chosen. That’s in terms of diameter. For the length of the chain, check your boat length. You want it to be about as long as your boat. Then you can connect the rope to the chain with a shackle unless you have a windlass. ...
special care is to be taken so that the chains wouldn’t become “bar tight”. Using a little bit of nylon line, especially in strong winds, is crucial. The cons of all chain ropes are the price, need for windlass, and extreme weight. This can interfere with the overall speed of your...