{"product_id":"sea-dog-304-stainless-chain-stopper-3-16-1-4-354-3218201","title":"Sea Dog 304 Stainless Steel Chain Stopper – 3\/16\" to 1\/4\" Chain | 354-3218201","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSea Dog 304 Stainless Steel Chain Stopper – 3\/16\" to 1\/4\" Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep your anchor secure and your windlass protected with this formed 304 stainless steel chain stopper from Sea Dog. Sized for lighter 3\/16\" to 1\/4\" chain, it’s well-suited for smaller boats and pontoons running compact windlass systems. By locking the chain in place at rest, it takes the sustained load off your windlass — exactly the kind of static tension that windlasses aren’t designed to hold for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits anchor chain sizes 3\/16\" to 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts alone or inside most bow rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in conjunction with your existing anchor roller setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for smaller boats and pontoons with lighter anchor chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormed 304 stainless steel construction for strength and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents accidental anchor free-fall while underway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects windlass from high static loads it wasn’t designed to bear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size for lighter chain applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts independently or inside most bow rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the smaller of the two Sea Dog chain stopper sizes — the right choice for boats running 3\/16\" or 1\/4\" chain, which is common on pontoons, smaller runabouts, and compact windlass setups. If you’re running heavier 5\/16\" or 3\/8\" chain, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sea-dog-304-stainless-chain-stopper-5-16-3-8-354-3218251\"\u003eSea Dog Chain Stopper for 5\/16\"–3\/8\" Chain\u003c\/a\u003e instead. A chain stopper is one of the most overlooked windlass accessories — without one, your windlass bears the full static load of the rode at anchor, which accelerates wear on the motor and gypsy over time. Pair this with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149311410212\"\u003eSeaDog Anchor Swivel\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete, well-protected anchoring setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274723262500,"sku":"354-3218201","price":101.39,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/354-3218201.jpg?v=1786912064","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/sea-dog-304-stainless-chain-stopper-3-16-1-4-354-3218201","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}