Anchor rodes - STERN

 Well Dave at Downwind Marine walked me through the rode options for the stern windlass and of coure I picked the most expensive one. But hay, it may be our only rode we will ever need and if not we willstart at the top and know waht it is to the best for our application.

 We got 20' 5/16 HT chain
 HT 5/16 shackle

 250' Samson, Deep Six, for Rope & Rope to Chain Windlasses, 6 Strand


"Samson, Deep Six, for Rope & Rope to Chain Windlasses, 6 Strand. Samson’s exclusive patent pending construction, was engineered to bring together the best of two worlds; the firmness of a 3-strand nylon and the flakability of an 8-strand rope. 
Amazing 6-strand anchor line allowing for great energy absorption 
Firm, round construction means less slippage in your windlass 
Flexible design means better flaking, allowing you to store more in your locker 
Splices directly to chain for consistent diameter 
Great energy absorption for reduced stress on cleats and windlass 
Stabilized nylon construction means line stays soft and pliable"