Lewmar 8-Plait Anchor Rode 1/2 Inch x 300 Feet with 15 Feet 1/4 Inch G4 Chain and Shackle, HM15HT300PX

The Lewmar HM15HT300PX is an 8-plait anchor rode built for boaters who want a ready-to-deploy anchoring package without splicing chain and line themselves. It combines 300 feet of 1/2 inch 8-plait nylon rode with 15 feet of 1/4 inch G4 chain, joined and finished with a shackle so it is ready to connect directly to the anchor. The 8-plait (8-strand square braid) nylon construction is a favored choice for anchor rodes because it resists hockling and kinking, coils cleanly into an anchor locker, and retains strength while providing the elasticity needed to absorb shock loads from wave and wind action at anchor.

The integrated chain section adds catenary weight near the anchor, helping the anchor set at a lower angle of pull and improving holding power, while also protecting the rode from abrasion on rocky or coral bottoms. The shackle included with this rode allows it to be connected to the anchor without additional hardware. This rode and chain combination is intended for boaters who need a long-length, high-strength ground tackle setup and want the chain-to-rode splice done to a consistent factory standard.

Specifications

• Brand: Lewmar
• Manufacturer Part Number: HM15HT300PX
• Product Type: Anchor Rode with Chain and Shackle
• Rode Construction: 8-Plait (8-Strand Braid)
• Rode Material: Nylon
• Rode Diameter: 1/2 inch
• Rode Length: 300 feet
• Chain Type: G4
• Chain Diameter: 1/4 inch
• Chain Length: 15 feet
• Shackle: Included
• Hardware Material: Stainless Steel
• Weight: 33.1 pounds
• UPC: 743683406461

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the Lewmar HM15HT300PX? This package includes 300 feet of 1/2 inch 8-plait nylon anchor rode spliced to 15 feet of 1/4 inch G4 chain, with a shackle attached so it connects directly to an anchor.

What type of rope construction is used on this anchor rode? It is an 8-plait (8-strand square braid) nylon rode, a construction chosen for anchor rodes because it resists hockling and kinking and coils cleanly for anchor locker storage.

Why does this anchor rode include a length of chain? The 15 feet of 1/4 inch G4 chain on the HM15HT300PX adds weight near the anchor, which helps the anchor set at a lower angle of pull for better holding power, and it protects the rode from abrasion on the seabed.

What material is the rode made of? The rode portion of the HM15HT300PX is nylon, which provides elasticity to absorb shock loads while at anchor.

Does the HM15HT300PX come with a shackle? Yes, a shackle is included with the Lewmar HM15HT300PX so the rode and chain assembly can be connected to the anchor without sourcing separate hardware.

How much does this anchor rode and chain assembly weigh? The Lewmar HM15HT300PX weighs 33.1 pounds.

What is the diameter of the rode and the chain on this product? The rode is 1/2 inch in diameter and the attached chain is 1/4 inch, both part of the HM15HT300PX assembly.

Is the shackle and other hardware on this rode made of stainless steel? Yes, the hardware on the HM15HT300PX, including the shackle, is stainless steel.

How is the chain joined to the rode on the HM15HT300PX? The 15 feet of 1/4 inch G4 chain is spliced to the 300 feet of 1/2 inch 8-plait nylon rode as a single ready-to-use assembly, finished with a shackle.

What length options does this Lewmar rode come in? This listing, HM15HT300PX, is the 300 foot rode length paired with 15 feet of chain; Lewmar also offers this rode and chain style in other length combinations as separate part numbers.