Can I use something cheaper like proof coil or high test or transport grade?
. Nope, the dimensions of the links are all wrong. You need a shorter link than these other grades and for a reason – a smaller, more compact link means more of the chain is in contact with the windlass gypsy at one time, thus they can make the windlass more smaller – more smaller? Smaller and lighter and still be strong enough to do the job and last a long time. So no. You can’t. So deal with it. About freight shipments . We are not able to ship drums to a residential address. If you order anything over 150 lbs (that would be all drums) you must ship the chain to a commercial location with a forklift. That could be your local marina or dry dock or your cousins repair shop. They will most likely have a fork truck to unload the chain and will store it for you until you need it. Or you could ship it to the trucking company’s terminal nearest you and they will hold it up to a week or so for you to pickup in your pickup. Pay attention to the drum weight, Clifford… you are not going to pu
