Eight-Strand Anchor Rode – 1/2" x 250 ft Line with 1/4" x 50 ft Chain
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Maximum Scope, Maximum Chain — Ready to Anchor
When you need both reach and holding power, this is the rode. Combining 250 feet of 8-plait nylon line with a full 50 feet of Grade 43 galvanized chain, this pre-assembled anchor rode is built for boaters who anchor in deeper water, stronger currents, or conditions where catenary weight really matters.
The 1/2" x 250 ft 8-plait twill-twisted nylon line is hand-spliced to a 1/4" x 50 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 — so you always know your scope without guessing.
At approximately 23.8 kg, this is the heaviest configuration in the 1/2" 8-plait lineup. The 50 ft chain section provides substantial catenary weight to help the anchor lie flat and set firmly, even in wind or current.
What’s Included
- 1/2" x 250 ft 8-plait twill-twisted nylon rope — hand-spliced, heat-sealed bitter end
- 1/4" x 50 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
- 8-plait construction — feeds smoothly through windlasses, resists hockles, excellent shock absorption
- 250 ft of line — adequate scope for anchoring in 35 ft of water at a 7:1 ratio
- 50 ft of Grade 43 chain — maximum catenary weight for improved anchor set and holding
- Hot-dip galvanized chain and shackle for long-term corrosion resistance
- Hand-spliced rope-to-chain connection for maximum strength at the join
- Pre-installed depth markers for at-a-glance scope management
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: This is the top-of-range configuration in the 1/2" 8-plait lineup — the right choice when you want both maximum scope and maximum chain weight in a single rode. The 50 ft chain section significantly improves anchor set in wind and current compared to shorter-chain alternatives, and the 250 ft line gives you the scope to anchor comfortably in deeper anchorages. Best suited for mid-size to larger windlass-equipped vessels in the 28–45 ft range that regularly anchor overnight or in exposed conditions. If you prefer a lighter setup with the same line length, the 1/2" x 250 ft rode with 15 ft chain saves considerable weight. For a shorter but equally well-chained option, see the 1/2" x 200 ft rode with 50 ft chain. Stepping up in diameter? The 5/8" x 150 ft rode with 5/16" chain is built for heavier vessels.
SKU: 491-CAR8P12250H1450 | Barcode: 628309000000
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