Gen3 Marine Hot Dipped Galvanized Anchor Chain 5/16 Inch x 5 Feet with Two 3/8 Inch Shackles

The Gen3 Marine Anchor Chain & Shackle Kit adds a length of hot dipped galvanized chain between your anchor and your anchor line, giving your ground tackle a stronger hold and protecting your rope from chafing against the seabed. The chain measures 5/16 inch in diameter and 5 feet in length, and the kit includes two 3/8 inch anchor shackles for connecting the chain to your anchor on one end and your anchor line on the other.

Adding chain to an anchor rode is a standard way to improve holding power: the extra weight helps keep the pull on the anchor shank horizontal, which lets the anchor dig in and set more effectively. The chain also acts as a wear buffer, since rope run directly over rocks, coral, or a rough bottom will fray and weaken over time, while galvanized steel chain resists that abrasion. The hot dip galvanizing process coats the chain in zinc, which protects the steel underneath from corrosion in saltwater and freshwater environments.

This kit is sized for smaller boats and includes everything needed to connect it into an existing anchor rode: the 5/16 inch x 5 foot chain plus two 3/8 inch shackles.

Specifications

• Brand: Gen3 Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5-7005
• Chain Diameter: 5/16 inch
• Chain Length: 5 feet
• Shackle Size: 3/8 inch (quantity 2)
• Finish: Hot Dipped Galvanized
• Material: Galvanized steel
• Item Dimensions: 6.88 x 3.25 x 7 inches
• Weight: 4.5 pounds
• UPC: 810037461985

Frequently Asked Questions

What size chain comes in the Gen3 Marine 5-7005 kit? The kit includes 5/16 inch diameter chain that is 5 feet long.

What shackles are included with this anchor chain kit? Two 3/8 inch anchor shackles are included, one for each end of the 5-7005 chain.

Why add a length of chain between the anchor and the rope rode? Chain adds weight near the anchor, which helps keep the pull on the shank horizontal so the anchor sets and holds better; the Gen3 Marine 5-7005 kit is sized to do this on a 5/16 inch, 5 foot section.

Is the 5-7005 chain rust resistant? Yes, the chain is hot dipped galvanized, meaning it is coated in zinc to resist corrosion in saltwater and freshwater.

Does this chain protect my anchor line from wear? Yes, running a section of the Gen3 Marine galvanized chain between the anchor and the rope protects the line from abrasion against the seabed, rocks, or coral.

How much does the 5-7005 anchor chain and shackle kit weigh? The complete kit weighs 4.5 pounds.

What are the package dimensions of this kit? The Gen3 Marine 5-7005 kit measures 6.88 x 3.25 x 7 inches as packaged.

What material is the chain made from? The 5-7005 chain is galvanized steel, hot dipped for corrosion protection.

Do I need additional shackles to install this chain? No, two 3/8 inch shackles are included in the kit, enough to connect the chain to both the anchor and the rode.

Is this chain sized for a specific boat type? The 5-7005 kit is a 5/16 inch by 5 foot chain suited to smaller boats using rope anchor rodes; no specific make or model requirement is listed.