Anchor Chain Specifications Dave Peffer 8/1/1998 Hull #: 20 The Maxwell windlass manual calls for using 5/16" short -link’ chain. They have kindly clarified this, and recommend A.C.C.O. 5/16" high test chain spliced to 5/8" 3-strand or multi-plait nylon anchor line. If you want to use the windlass’ ability to handle both line and chain on the gypsy, a short,…