[C320-list] Politics, Religion and Anchors

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Thanks Rod,

I had thought of doing the same with my FX-11. I just wasn't sure if the FX-16 had longer bars. Thanks for the info.


Regards,

Jon

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> 

> Hi Jon, 
> 
> I have the FX 16 as a backup anchor which is stored in the anchor locker. I 
> added a couple of pieces of tubing to extend the bar on the anchor which 
> enabled it to hang in the pre-molded in slots. Joe's C320 is in the same 
> series as mine at #688. Hope this helps. 
> 
> Rod 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: 
> To: ; "C320-List" 
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 2:13 PM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Politics, Religion and Anchors 
> 
> 
> > Thanks Joe. I have the FX-11 as my back up anchor and really like it. 
> > Perhaps I'll just upgrade this one to an FX-16 and be done with it. Two 
> > questions--Does it fit in the built in moldings in the anchor locker and 
> > how much chain do you use? Thanks... 
> > 
> > Regards, 
> > 
> > Jon 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > From: "Joe Barrett" 
> > 
> >> 
> >> Hi Jon, absolutely love my Fortress FX-16. Light weight, great holding. 
> >> Very 
> >> comfortable sleeping at night knowing it's down there. 
> >> Joe Barrett 
> >> 
> >> -----Original Message----- 
> >> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> >> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
> >> jonvez at comcast.net 
> >> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 8:13 AM 
> >> To: 320 List 
> >> Subject: [C320-list] Politics, Religion and Anchors 
> >> 
> >> I've had upgrading my ground tackle on the list for a while and this year 
> >> we 
> >> are hoping to visit some more out of the way anchorages in Maine. 
> >> Although 
> >> I've been happy with my 22# Bruce, I feel it is at the outer edge of 
> >> being 
> >> appropriately sized for our 320. So I'm looking for some feedback on 
> >> what's 
> >> worked for you in terms of ease of stowage, holding (primarily in mud) 
> >> and 
> >> size. All things being equal, I will probably just upgrade to a 33# and 
> >> get 
> >> a lot more chain--I know this has been discussed before (including a 
> >> video), 
> >> but thought I'd throw this out there.....Thanks in advance.... 
> >> 
> >> Regards, 
> >> 
> >> Jon 
> >> 
> >> 
> 
>