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Round Chain Pipe

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inprin
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Round Chain Pipe

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Looking for a source for a bronze round large chain pipe. Something with an ID closer to 3". Everything I see is for rope only at 1" to 1-1/2" size. Just don't like the look of the oval that is available everywhere. It would seem that everybody that use to make them has discontinued them, ABI, etc. Any suggestions?
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ILikeRust
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Re: Round Chain Pipe

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http://www.sailboatstuff.com/dk_pipe.html
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Re: Round Chain Pipe

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http://www.traditionalmarine.com/hardwa ... 0web_5.htm

The ones here have an I.D. of 3-1/2".
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Rachel
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Re: Round Chain Pipe

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Ideal Windlass has these:

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http://www.idealwindlass.com/new_page_5.htm

ABI did leave a bit of a hole in the market when it comes to bronze... too bad.
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Re: Round Chain Pipe

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Thanks all. Excellent suggestions. I thought I had checked Sailboat Stuff but I guess I missed it. I like the Ideal chain locker pipe and cover, just looks like it belongs on a 1969 classic plastic.
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Re: Round Chain Pipe

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inprin wrote: I like the Ideal chain locker pipe and cover, just looks like it belongs on a 1969 classic plastic.
Probably because Ideal Windlass dates back to that era. ;) They were one of if not the first to offer powered windlasses to the yachting community.
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Re: Round Chain Pipe

Post by Rachel »

They have a really nice looking chain pawl too, for those going windlass-less (which is not to say that others might not want one as well).
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