Lewmar Anchor Rode 8-Plait Nylon with 5/16 Inch G4 Chain and Shackle, HM15H300PX
Lewmar Anchor Rode 8-Plait Nylon with 5/16 Inch G4 Chain and Shackle, HM15H300PX
The Lewmar HM15H300PX is an anchor rode assembly built for boaters who want a ready-to-deploy ground tackle setup without splicing chain and line separately. It pairs 15 feet of 1/4 inch G4 chain at the anchor end with 200 feet of 1/2 inch diameter 8-plait nylon rode, joined with a 5/16 inch shackle so the whole assembly is ready to connect directly to your anchor. The chain section sits closest to the anchor, adding weight and abrasion resistance right where the rode contacts the seabed, chocks, and bow roller, while the long nylon rode section keeps the overall package lighter and easier to store and handle than an all-chain rode.
The 8-plait construction of the nylon rode is a common choice for anchor lines because it resists hockling (twisting into kinks) better than twisted-strand rope, which matters when the rode is repeatedly paid out and hauled back in through a windlass or by hand. The hardware included in the assembly, including the shackle, is stainless steel for corrosion resistance in a marine environment. This rode and chain combination is sold as a complete unit under part number HM15H300PX.
Specifications
- Brand: Lewmar
- Manufacturer Part Number: HM15H300PX
- Product Type: Anchor Rode with Chain
- Chain Length: 15 feet
- Chain Diameter: 1/4 inch
- Chain Grade: G4
- Rode Length: 200 feet
- Rode Diameter: 1/2 inch
- Rode Construction: 8-Plait
- Shackle Size: 5/16 inch
- Rode Material: Nylon
- Fastener Material: Stainless Steel
- Weight: 44.2 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the Lewmar HM15H300PX anchor rode? The HM15H300PX is a complete assembly: 200 feet of 1/2 inch diameter 8-plait nylon rode pre-attached to 15 feet of 1/4 inch G4 chain by a 5/16 inch shackle, ready to connect to your anchor.
How long is the chain section on this anchor rode? The chain section of the Lewmar HM15H300PX measures 15 feet, made of 1/4 inch G4 chain that sits at the anchor end of the assembly.
How long is the rope section? The nylon rode section of part number HM15H300PX is 200 feet long and 1/2 inch in diameter.
What type of rope construction does this rode use? Lewmar uses 8-plait nylon construction for the HM15H300PX rode, a braided style chosen for anchor line because it resists hockling and kinking compared to twisted rope.
What size shackle connects the chain to the rode? A 5/16 inch shackle joins the chain and rope sections on the HM15H300PX assembly.
Is the hardware on this anchor rode corrosion resistant? Yes, the shackle and other fastener hardware on the Lewmar HM15H300PX are stainless steel, suited to saltwater and freshwater marine use.
How much does the HM15H300PX anchor rode weigh? The complete Lewmar HM15H300PX rode and chain assembly weighs 44.2 pounds.
Why does the rode have chain instead of being all rope? Adding a length of chain, 15 feet of G4 chain in the case of the HM15H300PX, puts weight and abrasion resistance at the anchor end where the rode rubs against the seabed, chocks, and bow roller, while the nylon rope section keeps the overall rode lighter than an all-chain setup.
Is this a genuine Lewmar product? Yes, the HM15H300PX is a genuine Lewmar anchor rode assembly, identified by that manufacturer part number.
Can I use this rode with a windlass? The 8-plait nylon construction of the HM15H300PX is a style commonly used with anchor windlasses because it feeds and stores more smoothly than twisted rope, though you should confirm the 1/2 inch rode and 1/4 inch chain dimensions match your specific windlass gypsy before installing.