[Public-List] Anchor rode

[Gordon Laco]

Good morning - 

The most common cause of anchor lines failing is due to chafe, not direct
pull.  You would be well advised to use the heaviest line you can
afford/accommodate for this reason.  Thicker line has further to go before
chewing through.

It was nice seeing some of you at the Annapolis show.

Gearing up for the '07 Misery Cruise in two weeks...

Gord #426 Surprise




> I am thinking of getting a new anchor so I have done some research.I find the
> breaking strain of 5/16 chain is about #1800,on anchor tests #5000 seems to be
> the limit at which the anchor breaks out or the test is concluded.
> The breaking strain of 3 twist 1/2" nylon is about #6000.I have been using
> 9/16" nylon which has less elasticity than 1/2".
> Question:is 9/16" nylon overkill for an Alberg 30?
> Pete
> Tait Tait #478
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