Double Braid to Chain Splice?

[Renoir]

Haven't heard anyone mention him for decades. Because of his advice I've always carried some polyproplyene line in the case of coral or foul bottoms. I just would not want to leave my boat for long on such a rode because I don't trust my splices with it and know how intolerant the line is to chafe. I have used it in BC in some cases for stern lines to shore when the tide change is great and the line could otherwise catch on rocks.

I agree with you....love this forum yet am a little disappointed that the activity has dropped since changing the website design (over two, three years ago??).
Regards,
Rick

[osteoderm]

I had a chuckle at that! The last time I used polypro (outside of dinghy tow lines) was in just that case: a stern line in a tight Gulf Island anchorage..

[Renoir]

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...1&d=1148237656

If the above link works you can view and example of using polyester double-braid to "interface" between chain and three-strand nylon rode. The KONG S/S swivel was chosen to eliminate a shackle between the chain and anchor. That particular swivel can be removed and completely inspected. Most others cannot and, therefore, I cannot have confidence in what might have been going on with the innards.