[Public-list] Anchors

[John Boor]

> I Also use a similar setup as this except I would never
use a Danforth anchor for anything I don't trust them.  I
carry a 12Kg Bruce with 100ft 1/4 chain and 150 Ft 1/2 nylon
behind this.  I also have a CQR with 10Ft 3/8 chain 40 Ft
1/2 nylon then 10ft 1/2 chain plus 150 Ft nylon.  These are
mounted on the bow at all times and use either (or both ) as
the need or circumstances dictate and I don't believe this
is overkill and I also sleep well.
John Boor
MAHSEER #380
> 
> Anchor  ( I use most the knock off danforth one that came
> with the boat  37 years ago)
> 10 feet of chain
> 20 feet of 5/8" nylon line
> 20 feet of chain
> 150 feet  5/8" nylon
> 

> The second bit of chain folds the line down, acting as an
> effective  catenary.  In a quiet anchorage, the boat will
> settle about 70-80  degrees off the second bit of
> chain--the anchor becomes, in this case,  just insurance. 
> I have never had an anchor drag with this rig, unless 
> badly fouled--and that in a 40 kt squall in mud the
> consistency of  applesauce.  Is this overkill?? You betcha
> , and I sleep really well!!!
> 
> I also carry a 35 lb plough, in case things get really
> interesting.   Have yet to wet it.
> Rob
> 
> SwiftLaw at aol.com wrote:
> 
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