Lewmar HM30H200PX Anchor Rode 200' 5/8 8 Plait 30' 5/16 G4
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Lewmar HM30H200PX Anchor Rode 200' 5/8 8 Plait 30' 5/16 G4 Product Description
Why Choose 8-Plait Nylon for Your Anchor Rode?
Imagine dropping anchor after a long day on the water, only for your rode to tangle in the locker or fight the windlass on retrieval. That's the frustration 3-strand ropes often bring, but this premium 8-plait nylon changes the game. Woven from eight individual strands, it stays supple when idle, forming neat flakes that stack effortlessly in even the tightest anchor wells. Under tension, it firms up instinctively, delivering rock-solid holding power without the hockles or twists that plague traditional lines.
Boaters who've switched rave about its chain-like payout from the gypsy—smooth, controlled, and locker-friendly. In real-world tests during choppy coastal runs, it resists burying into the windlass pocket during overloads, sparing your stripper plate from premature wear. Saltwater sailors appreciate how it sheds stiffness 80% better than 3-strand, staying flexible season after season.
Key Performance Edges Over Traditional Ropes
- Superior Flaking: Falls into itself like a dream, maximizing locker space on smaller vessels without the dreaded "bird's nests."
- No Twist or Loops: Braid design prevents kinking, even after hours of riding at anchor in swell.
- Matched Strength, Reduced Stretch: Equals 3-strand tensile ratings but with less elongation, for quicker response and less gypsy damage.
- Enhanced Absorbency: Soaks up 33% more water for natural weight, promoting better settling in the locker and reliable self-stowing.
- Windlass-Optimized: Pays out and retrieves seamlessly, mimicking calibrated chain behavior for consistent operation.
Pairing 200 feet of robust 5/8-inch 8-plait with 30 feet of 5/16-inch G4 chain creates a balanced setup. The high-strength Grade 4 chain lies flat on the seabed for maximum bite, while the nylon absorbs shock loads from waves or tide shifts, protecting your ground tackle.
Pro Tips for Installation and Longevity
Before your first deployment, give the nylon a good soak in freshwater or saltwater. This pre-lubricates the fibers, ensuring smooth gypsy engagement from day one—dry rope can slip or grip too aggressively at first. Shackle the chain to the rope with a proper thimble and secure it to your bow roller for chafe-free runs.
In rough conditions, this combo shines: the chain's weight keeps the pull low and horizontal for better scope efficiency, while the 8-plait's controlled stretch buffers gusts. Regular rinsing flushes salt crystals, preserving suppleness. Over years of use, it only gets better, molding to your setup like a custom-fit line.
For mid-sized cruisers with Lewmar windlasses, this rode size hits the sweet spot—reliable in bays, inlets, or offshore overnights without excess bulk.
Trusted by Serious Boaters
From weekend warriors anchoring in crowded coves to bluewater adventurers setting hooks in 50-foot depths, this rode earns loyalty for its no-fuss reliability. It handles the abuse of repeated sets and retrieves, outperforming in wet, salty environments where lesser ropes stiffen and fail. Less time fighting line means more time enjoying the helm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes 8-plait nylon better than 3-strand for anchor rodes?
8-plait offers the same strength but eliminates twisting, coiling, and hockling. It flakes neatly, pays out like chain, and resists stiffening in saltwater, making it ideal for windlass use.
How do I prepare this anchor rode for first use?
Soak the nylon rope in water to lubricate it. This prevents initial slippage or sticking in the windlass gypsy, and performance improves with use.
Why include G4 chain with the 8-plait rope?
The 5/16-inch Grade 4 chain provides low-angle pull for superior holding, while the nylon absorbs shocks. Together, they optimize scope and reduce chafe.
Does 8-plait work well in saltwater environments?
Yes, it's 80% less prone to stiffening than 3-strand, stays flexible longer, and its absorbency aids stowing in humid lockers.
How does it handle windlass overloads?
Less stretch prevents deep burial in the gypsy, minimizing damage to the stripper and windlass during heavy loads or abuse.
Can this rode fit smaller anchor lockers?
Absolutely—its flaking and chain-like payout make it perfect for compact spaces, using vertical storage efficiently without piling up.
Lewmar USA Premium 8-Plaited Nylon Anchor Rope
- 8-Plaited nylon rope eliminates some of the service problems associated with the 3-strand ropes. 8-Plait uses 8-individual braided strands woven together that allow the rope to be relaxed. But, when under load, it tightens up to a firm lay. The higher the load the harder the lay becomes.
- 8-Plait carries the same tensile strength as 3-Strand.
- 8-Plait does not coil or create a "birds nest" in the locker like 3-Strand will. 8-Plait flakes and falls upon itself.
- 8-Plait will not twist and knot up.
- 8-Plait will not loop over onto itself.
- 8-Plait has less stretch so it will not bury itself deep into the gypsy's grip when overloaded, which means less damage to the stripper when the windlass is abused or overloaded.
- 8-Plait pays off of the windlass into the locker much like chain, allowing for better use of smaller locker designs.
- 8-Plait is 80% less prone to becoming stiff when used in salt water than 3-Strand.
- 8-Plait nylon rope is 1/3 more absorbent than 3-Strand rope. More absorbent means more weight; more weight means better fall into the anchor locker.
- 8-Plait should be soaked in water (salt or fresh - it does not matter) to pre-lubricate the rope so it can be used in the windlass initially. When rope is used dry and new, we have seen either slippage or sticking in the rope pocket of the gypsy. Once the rope is wet and used, it out performs the 3-Strand. The longer it is used the better it gets.
"Lewmar USA Premium 8-Plaited Nylon Anchor Rope8-Plaited nylon rope eliminates some of the service problems associated with the 3-strand ropes. 8-Plait uses 8-individual braided strands woven together that allow the rope to be relaxed. But, when under load, it tightens up to a firm lay. The higher the load the harder the lay becomes.8-Plait carries the same tensile strength as 3-Strand.8-Plait does not coil or create a \"birds nest\" in the locker like 3-Strand will. 8-Plait flakes and falls upon itself.8-Plait will not twist and knot up.8-Plait will not loop over onto itself.8-Plait has less stretch so it will not bury itself deep into the gypsy's grip when overloaded, which means less damage to the stripper when the windlass is abused or overloaded.8-Plait pays off of the windlass into the locker much like chain, allowing for better use of smaller locker designs.8-Plait is 80% less prone to becoming stiff when used in salt water than 3-Strand.8-Plait nylon rope is 1\/3 more absorbent than 3-Strand rope. More absorbent means more weight; more weight means better fall into the anchor locker.8-Plait should be soaked in water (salt or fresh - it does not matter) to pre-lubricate the rope so it can be used in the windlass initially. Once the rope is wet and used, it out performs the 3-Strand. The longer it is used the better it gets."
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Lewmar HM30H200PX Anchor Rode 200' 5/8 8 Plait 30' 5/16 G4 Technical Specifications
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