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Reply in Topic: Ground tackle
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1309 posts
NSW, 1309 posts
17 May 2026 9:24am
woko said..
Time has come to replace anchor & chain. I'm reasonably sure I'll go with the excell #5 anchor. The quiz is chain size, originally issue was 30mm of 10mm, which weighs 69kg, 45m of 8mm weighs 68kg, I have both 10mm &8mm Gypsy's, the 8mm is $130 cheaper, either way a 14mm top rode will be onboard. Thoughts about 10mm v 8mm ?


Hi, I would go 8mm high test galvanised, readily available from Sydney lifting located at Mount Kuring-Gai NSW 2080. I have used them and it was an easy experience. 👍
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1309 posts
NSW, 1309 posts
17 Apr 2026 8:48am
r13 said..

Planeray said..
Thanks guys. That's a good rough starting point.... Anyone know if it's cheaper outside of Sydney harbour?



Our experience is that www.endeavourboatshed.com.au at BBYC Kogarah Bay is more cost effective than anyone in the harbour. They do good work.


Will second that.
Reply in Topic: How did we get here
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1309 posts
NSW, 1309 posts
10 Apr 2026 6:13pm
The mad monk has been described as fundamentally ignorant over his suggestion that Australia is weak for not joining trumps " war", who would have thunk it.
Reply in Topic: Good quality chain
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1309 posts
NSW, 1309 posts
2 Apr 2026 8:15pm
Sydney lifting and rigging, Mount Kuring-gai Industrial Estate on Gundah Road,
Reply in Topic: Anti-mould Paint
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1309 posts
NSW, 1309 posts
24 Mar 2026 7:32pm
Trek said..
I would love a marina berth! The other day my RIB was piled so full of timber, tools, lunch etc it nearly sank on the way to the boat.


Yep, all you have to do is win lotto, or sell a truckload of trek's.
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