{"product_id":"gen3-marine-5-16-x-5-hot-dipped-galvanized-anchor-chain-kit-with-two-3-8-shackles","title":"Gen3 Marine Hot Dipped Galvanized Anchor Chain 5\/16 Inch x 5 Feet with Two 3\/8 Inch Shackles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gen3 Marine Anchor Chain \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen3 Marine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShackle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8 inch (quantity 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot Dipped Galvanized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanized steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.88 x 3.25 x 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 810037461985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size chain comes in the Gen3 Marine 5-7005 kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes 5\/16 inch diameter chain that is 5 feet long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shackles are included with this anchor chain kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 3\/8 inch anchor shackles are included, one for each end of the 5-7005 chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy add a length of chain between the anchor and the rope rode?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 5-7005 chain rust resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the chain is hot dipped galvanized, meaning it is coated in zinc to resist corrosion in saltwater and freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this chain protect my anchor line from wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the 5-7005 anchor chain and shackle kit weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The complete kit weighs 4.5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the package dimensions of this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gen3 Marine 5-7005 kit measures 6.88 x 3.25 x 7 inches as packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the chain made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5-7005 chain is galvanized steel, hot dipped for corrosion protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need additional shackles to install this chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, two 3\/8 inch shackles are included in the kit, enough to connect the chain to both the anchor and the rode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this chain sized for a specific boat type?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gen3 Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991682494683,"sku":"GEN-5-7005","price":12.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/51EE7IiJqvL_cd8b55b6-f1c4-46c2-8879-2cf154d734a1.jpg?v=1784509848","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/gen3-marine-5-16-x-5-hot-dipped-galvanized-anchor-chain-kit-with-two-3-8-shackles","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}