[Public-list] Anchor and Rode

[Mike Lehman]

Hey Pete,

For many years now I have used a Fortress FX-16 with mud palms and 10' of 
chain and 150' of 5/8" rode. We have held many large rafts and have stayed 
put in some pretty strong blows with this combination. I prefer the Fortress 
over the traditional Danforth style anchors because the precise design helps 
them to dig deeper into mud and sand, also they don't need to weigh as much. 
Mud and sand are the types of bottoms you will find most prevalent in the 
Chesapeake. If I were somewhere else, I would use something different. I 
would not use less than 1/2" rode unless it were for a lunch hook.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: Peter Staehling <staehpj1 at yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: [Public-list] Anchor and Rode
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 06:12:08 -0800 (PST)

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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