Chain marking sequences

The below table gives recommended sequences for marking your chain with the final column showing number of colours you would need for that sequence.

The "A" for the Anchor (Red) should be placed about 1-2 meters from the anchor so when it is about to reach the boat you can position it correctly, clean it if necessary and slow down retrieval so as not to slam it up onto the boat.

The "STOP" in placed near the end of the chain so the markers come out of the windlass just before the chain locks tight (assuming you have it attached to the boat!)

 

Chain length	Red	Yellow	Light Blue	White	Light Green	Pink	Orange	Royal Blue	Ivory	Forest Green	Magenta	Auburn	Purple	Brown	Olive	Colours in set
25m	A	5	10	15	20	STOP	→									6
30m	A	5	10	15	20	25	STOP	→								7
35m	A	5	10	15	20	25	30	STOP	→							8
36-40	A	5	10	15	20	30	STOP	→								7
41-50	A	5	10	15	20	30	40	STOP	→							8
51-60	A	5	10	15	20	30	40	50	STOP	→						9
61-70	A	5	10	15	20	30	40	50	60	STOP	→					10
71-80	A	5	10	15	20	30	40	50	60	70	STOP	→				11
81-90	A	5	10	15	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	STOP	→			12
91-100	A	5	10	15	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	STOP	→		13
101-110	A	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	STOP	→		13
111-120	A	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120	STOP	→	14