{"product_id":"eight-strand-anchor-rode-half-inch-250ft-line-quarter-inch-50ft-chain","title":"Eight-Strand Anchor Rode – 1\/2\" x 250 ft Line with 1\/4\" x 50 ft Chain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximum Scope, Maximum Chain — Ready to Anchor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" x 250 ft 8-plait twill-twisted nylon rope — hand-spliced, heat-sealed bitter end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" x 50 ft Grade 43 high-test ISO-calibrated hot-dip galvanized windlass chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType IV Grade A hot-dip galvanized anchor shackle (pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced PVC depth markers (pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-plait construction — feeds smoothly through windlasses, resists hockles, excellent shock absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 ft of line — adequate scope for anchoring in 35 ft of water at a 7:1 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 ft of Grade 43 chain — maximum catenary weight for improved anchor set and holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-dip galvanized chain and shackle for long-term corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-spliced rope-to-chain connection for maximum strength at the join\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed depth markers for at-a-glance scope management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11123937902628\"\u003e1\/2\" x 250 ft rode with 15 ft chain\u003c\/a\u003e saves considerable weight. For a shorter but equally well-chained option, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11123937869860\"\u003e1\/2\" x 200 ft rode with 50 ft chain\u003c\/a\u003e. Stepping up in diameter? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11123938000932\"\u003e5\/8\" x 150 ft rode with 5\/16\" chain\u003c\/a\u003e is built for heavier vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 491-CAR8P12250H1450 | \u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 628309000000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51210835230756,"sku":"491-CAR8P12250H1450","price":643.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/0f8117aa-3bea-4680-af80-226a292367cb.png?v=1786386437","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/eight-strand-anchor-rode-half-inch-250ft-line-quarter-inch-50ft-chain","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}