[Public-list] Anchors

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What are the 'informed' opinions :) on 25 lb. CQR, vs. 35 lb. CQR, vs.  
Delta, Vs. Bruce?
 
Stargazer has broken out the 13# Fortress we started with, and her 25 lb.  
Danforth, and her 40 lb Danforth on different occasions. That was with 40 feet  
of chain, and at least 6/1 scope. 
 
I've made a riding sail and intend to use that, but I am considering  
upgrading from the 40 lb. danforth with one of the above listed choices. (First  line 
choices; I know about the second paragraph choices already. :)
 
Thx, 
Lee
 
In a message dated 10/11/2005 8:21:18 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
phay at netcom.ca writes:

I guess  I am coming in late on the anchor discussion but I can't help
taking issue  with this business of chain not being necessary.  My wife and  I
regularly anchor our A30 in Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.  We have  tried a
little chain and a lot of chain and more wins hands down.   Scope is
extremely important and the chain assists by keeping the anchor  shank of my
25lb. CQR horizontal.  That way when the wind changes  direction the anchor
has less chance of breaking out.  I generally use  a 7/1 ratio with 40 feet
of chain and related length of line.  If we  are in very small coves the
chain allows us to use much less line where our  swing is limited.

Peter Hay
Rubicon
Goderich, Ontario






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