[Public-List] New Hook

[Jeffrey]

I use a Manson Supreme, though I can't remember if we got the 25 or 35
pound version. Never a problem. I'm cheap & anchor out a lot.

While there's lots of testing showing any anchor to be a good one, a local
guy from Maine made a series of tests in Maine mud and posted videos on You
Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmGAckf69pE

http://youtu.be/zWXOurOiRkU

Jeff Fongemie
#116 Seagrass

http://picasaweb.google.com/fongemie








On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Richard Mair <ramair49 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Go for the bigger one. We went oversize on our bruce and its been great
> Richard 609
> On 2012-02-05 7:47 AM, "Jay Davenport" <jay at saildriver.com> wrote:
>
> > Greg,
> >
> > I used a 22# Delta for some time, but it occasionally dragged in soft
> > bottoms. I am using a similar weight  Manson Supreme now, and am
> impressed
> > with it.
> >
> > Jay Davenport
> > Revolution, A30 #526
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >  From: Greg Bover <gregbover at cbfisk.com>
> > To: 'List A-30' <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:24 AM
> > Subject: [Public-List] New Hook
> >
> > I'm thinking about a new hook, mostly for cruising in Maine. From what I
> > read it looks like a Delta on a bow roller will fill the bill. I can't
> make
> > up my mind whether the 14 pound is enough or whether the 22 is more
> > prudent.
> > A thirty foot boat like ours falls right in between the recommendations
> on
> > the Delta site. With no windlass, I don't want to overdo it. I'll
> probably
> > put about 30 feet of 5/16 chain on the existing rope rode.
> >
> > Opinions? Experience?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Greg Bover
> > Frances Fitch
> > Linnet #114
> > Gloucester
> >
> >
> > Gregory R. Bover
> > VP Operations, Project Manager
> > C. B. Fisk, Inc
> > 978 283 1909
> > www.cbfisk.com
> >
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-- 
Jeffrey Fongemie

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