Greenfield Products Anchor Chain Lead, 1/4 Inch x 4 Feet, Black Alloy Steel

This anchor chain lead from Greenfield Products connects your anchor rode to the anchor itself, adding weight and abrasion resistance right where the rode meets the seabed. The added chain weight helps keep the anchor's shank lying flat against the bottom, which improves the angle of pull on the flukes and gives the anchor a stronger, more consistent hold. A length of chain at the anchor end also protects the rope rode from being cut or frayed by rocks, coral, and shell bottoms that the anchor itself contacts directly.

This lead measures 1/4 inch in chain size and 4 feet in length, sized for small to mid-size boat ground tackle where a full chain rode is not practical but a chain lead is still wanted for hold and chafe protection. It is constructed of alloy steel with a black painted or powder-coated finish, giving it added corrosion resistance for use in fresh or salt water while matching the black hardware common on many anchor rode setups. The chain ships as a single length, ready to shackle to your anchor and splice or shackle to your rope rode.

Specifications

• Brand: Greenfield Products
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2115-B
• Chain Size: 1/4 inch
• Chain Length: 4 feet
• Material: Alloy steel
• Finish: Painted or powder coated
• Color: Black
• Number of Pieces: 1
• Package Dimensions: 13.5 inches L x 13.5 inches W x 2.0 inches H
• Weight: 3 pounds
• UPC: 025552211513

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an anchor chain lead used for? An anchor chain lead is a short length of chain, in this case the Greenfield Products 2115-B, that connects an anchor to a rope rode. It adds weight near the anchor to help the shank lie flat for a stronger hold and protects the rope from chafing on rocks or shells at the bottom.

What size is the Greenfield Products 2115-B anchor chain lead? The 2115-B is 1/4 inch in chain size and 4 feet in length, a size suited to small and mid-size boat anchoring setups.

What material is this anchor chain made from? The 2115-B chain lead is made of alloy steel with a black painted or powder-coated finish for added corrosion resistance.

Is this chain lead suitable for saltwater use? Yes, the alloy steel construction with a painted or powder-coated finish on the Greenfield Products 2115-B is intended to hold up in both fresh and saltwater marine environments.

Does the 2115-B come with shackles included? The 2115-B is sold as the chain lead itself; shackles or other connecting hardware are not included as part of this item.

How much does the Greenfield Products 2115-B weigh? This anchor chain lead weighs 3 pounds.

Why add a chain lead instead of using an all-rope rode? A short chain lead like the 2115-B keeps the anchor shank lying flatter on the bottom for better holding angle and resists cutting or abrasion at the anchor end far better than rope alone.

What color is this anchor chain? The 2115-B anchor chain lead has a black finish.

How many pieces come in one order of the 2115-B? One order of the Greenfield Products 2115-B includes a single 4 foot length of 1/4 inch chain.

Can this chain lead be used on boats that currently have no chain in the rode? Yes, the 2115-B is designed to be added between an anchor and an existing rope rode on boats that do not already have a chain lead, improving hold and chafe resistance.