[Public-list] Anchor and Rode

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there - 

I would suggest that if you have variable water depth, and expect the
possiblity of wind, you need the best anchoring gear you can afford where
ever you sail.  Anchoring requirements in the Chesapeake place no less
hazard than anywhere else!  An anchor cable totalling 120' will allow you to
anchor with reasonable security in about 20' of water...that is not much.
In winds over say 20kts you would not be reasonable secure , using
Danforth's own 7:1 recommendation.

The good thing about an all chain cable is that it artificially increases
the effect of scope by forcing the boat to pick up the chain before exerting
a pull on the anchor...and also by ensuring that the pull on the anchor is
as near horizontal as possible when it does come on.  I think really good
ground tackle is the cheapest and most effective insurance you can buy...and
its good seamanship too!

There I go again....

Gord #426








> This talk about anchor chain makes me wonder...
> I would have thought an all chain rode might be
> overkill here in  the Chesapeake Bay.
> 
> What anchor and rode combination do you Chesapeake Bay
> sailors use?
> 
> I have no experience with the A30 yet, but I would
> guess that a 20 lb Danforth, 20' of 5/16" chain, and
> 100' of 7/16" nylon would be about right for most
> conditions here.  A smaller lunch hook with lighter
> nylon and no chain is probably OK for mild conditions
> when the boat is attended.
> 
> What do those who range to the Keys and the Carribean
> find they need?
> 
> Pete
> 
> 
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