Eight-Strand Anchor Rode – 5/8" x 150 ft Line with 5/16" x 25 ft Chain
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Heavier Diameter, Serious Holding Power
Step up to 5/8" and you’re in the territory of larger cruising vessels, heavy powerboats, and serious offshore anchoring. This pre-assembled rode pairs 150 feet of 5/8" 8-plait nylon line with 25 feet of 5/16" Grade 43 galvanized chain — a balanced configuration that delivers meaningful catenary weight without the bulk of a full 50 ft chain section.
The 5/8" x 150 ft 8-plait twill-twisted nylon line is hand-spliced to a 5/16" x 25 ft Grade 43 high-test ISO-calibrated hot-dip galvanized windlass chain. A Type IV Grade A hot-dip galvanized anchor shackle is pre-installed at the chain end, and reinforced PVC depth markers are pre-installed on the line for at-a-glance scope management.
What’s Included
- 5/8" x 150 ft 8-plait twill-twisted nylon rope — hand-spliced, heat-sealed bitter end
- 5/16" x 25 ft Grade 43 high-test ISO-calibrated hot-dip galvanized windlass chain
- Type IV Grade A hot-dip galvanized anchor shackle (pre-installed)
- Reinforced PVC depth markers (pre-installed)
Key Features
- 5/8" 8-plait construction — higher load capacity than 1/2" rodes, feeds smoothly through larger windlasses
- 5/16" chain — heavier per foot than 1/4" chain, improved catenary and abrasion resistance on the bottom
- 150 ft of line — adequate scope for anchoring in 20 ft of water at a 7:1 ratio
- Grade 43 high-test chain — ISO calibrated for windlass compatibility
- Hot-dip galvanized chain and shackle for long-term corrosion resistance
- Hand-spliced rope-to-chain connection for maximum strength at the join
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: This rode is the right step up for vessels in the 35–50 ft range where 1/2" line is undersized for the boat’s displacement or windlass rating. The 5/8" diameter provides meaningfully higher working load capacity, and the 5/16" chain adds more catenary weight per foot than 1/4" chain — helping the anchor lie flat and set firmly in wind or current. The 25 ft chain is a practical middle ground: more holding contribution than a 15 ft section, but lighter and easier to manage than a full 50 ft run. If you need more chain weight for exposed or current-prone anchorages, the 5/8" x 150 ft rode with 50 ft of 5/16" chain is the heavier alternative. For longer scope in the same diameter, the 5/8" x 250 ft rode with 50 ft chain is the top-of-range option. Stepping down in diameter? See the 1/2" x 250 ft rode with 50 ft chain for comparison.
SKU: 491-CAR8P58150H5125 | Barcode: 628309000000
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