[Alberg30] Anchor Windlass - Delta Anchor - Swim Ladder

[John Birch]

Hi Taylor,

I can't speak to that windlass but I agree a manual one is better - we use a
Simpson Lawrence 555 on our A-37 and it is great - I know several who use
the smaller SL  model (Gypsy, I think) on their A-30 and are happy with
them. I think the Bruce is a good anchor, but that the 10Kg is too light for
the weeds encountered in LO, particularly in Quinte and the 1000 Islands.
Eric Hiscock used to maintain that a 35lb anchor was the minimum weight to
sink it through the weeds - who am I to argue with E.H.

The Brydon Boy is just another version of a Danforth, which are great in
Cape Cod or sandy muddy places, but quite useless in Lake Ont.

If you can afford or fit a 35lb primary anchor you will be much happier as
the windlass will do the rough stuff - I know of many A-30's that carry 35lb
CQR's or 15 Kg Bruce's - and the more chain you have - the better. We're on
all chain and I would never go back.

Hope this is some help,

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Taylor Echlin" <taylor at echlinvests.com>
To: "Alberg 30 List" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:34 AM
Subject: [Alberg30] Anchor Windlass - Delta Anchor - Swim Ladder


> Could I get comments from people please:
>
> 1.  I am considering purchase of a Lofrans Royal manual windlass.
>
> My primary anchor is a Bruce 10 kg (which is 22 pounds).  I have 35 pounds
> of 5/16 inch high test grade 40 chain and 250 feet of 1/2 inch nylon rode.
> I also have a bad back - which is the reason for buying a windlass.  We
sail
> all over Lake Ontario - and will take the boat to the four other Great
lakes
> for cruising.
>
> I don't want to buy an electric windlass - cause it's just one more thing
> that could break down.
>
> Does anybody have one of these on your Alberg 30s - or had experience with
a
> Lofrans Royal manual windlass???
>
> 2.  My secondary anchor was a Brydon Boy that came with the boat.  I don't
> like it.
>
> I am considering purchase of a 22 pound Delta anchor which will be my
> secondary/backup anchor.  My bow roller is designed for both the Bruce and
> Delta 22 pound anchors.   Does anybody have experience with a Delta????
> What anchors do you guys use???
>
> 3.  What boarding/swim ladders do other Alberg 30 owners use.  Last year I
> bought one of those 4 step over-the-gunwale ladders that only cost about
> $89.  It works fine - but I'd like something better.  What do you sailors
> have on your respective Alberg 30s.
>
> Many thanks in advance for your comments.
>
> Taylor
> --
> Taylor Echlin
> le papillon - KC 612
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