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Some things I would consider.
1) Chain allows you to set a shorter scope for the same relative depth, when compared to line
2) a chain rode maintains a very steep angle as opposed to line. Less chance of someone fouling your rode in their running gear.
3) Should someone's running gear get fouled in your rode, chain will not part, while line may part.
4) G4 or G7 may be more costly, but has a much higher strength to weight ratio.
5) Consider you anchor depth averages. I carry enough chain to anchor with all chain up to 10:1 in the deepest water of 95% of my anchorages. I've only ever used up to 50% of my chain length.
1) Chain allows you to set a shorter scope for the same relative depth, when compared to line
2) a chain rode maintains a very steep angle as opposed to line. Less chance of someone fouling your rode in their running gear.
3) Should someone's running gear get fouled in your rode, chain will not part, while line may part.
4) G4 or G7 may be more costly, but has a much higher strength to weight ratio.
5) Consider you anchor depth averages. I carry enough chain to anchor with all chain up to 10:1 in the deepest water of 95% of my anchorages. I've only ever used up to 50% of my chain length.