[Public-list] anchor gear for less money...

[Randy Katz]

    Yes, 5/16 chain or better is the way to go as well as 1/2' nylon rode or
thicker.  Generally, I believe people recommend about a boat length of chain
(or a bit more) when using it with rope.

    My 24# Delta anchor's worked fine in the Pacific NW though I switched
once to a similar weigh Danforth in Nanaimo during a storm because the Delta
didn't hold.  

    I don't know about others, but I seldom sleep much when weather's up--
frequent anchor checks during those blowy, rocky nights are a good idea and
seem to come naturally at those times.  Be sure the rode is padded where it
leaves off the anchor roller if things are rough-- the line can wear through
quickly in the right (wrong?) conditions.

    ANOTHER SOURCE FOR BUYING THESE ITEMS may be at your local used marine
equipment store if you're lucky enough to have such.  We have Second Wave in
Seattle and a terrific, old-world place in Bellingham up north called
Pacific Marine Exchange.  (They take  your used goods on commission, too.)
Anchors and  chain come and go and some bargains are to be found.

    Regards,


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