[C320-list] 35LB CQR

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Allan
 
Have you modified your bow roller. I have a 25lb CQR that really does a  
great job holding with 30 ft of chain and 200 ft of rope rode. I do have problem  
working the CQR through the bow roller.
 
Dave Marchant
Illumination #983
Solomons MD
 
 
In a message dated 7/25/2008 9:21:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
allan.field at verizon.net writes:

Yes  Bruce, you read that right.  The 35-pound CQR is a monster in  itself.
The mizzen on the Cheoy Lee ketch really made a difference for  keeping the
raft pointed into the wind all night with absolutely no  swinging.  We have a
Banner Bay riding sail for Sea Shadow but did not  need to deploy it. - Allan

-----Original Message-----
From:  c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]  On Behalf Of Bruce Stanley
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 7:45 PM
To:  C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] How Much Chain  ?

Hi Allan
wow ... did I read that correctly... Sea Shadow and her  35lb held with those
2 monsters rafted up ... your 1 anchor/chain did the  job!
now that gives me confidence!

Cheers
enjoy the 2008 C320IA  Meeting and Regatta ... it is sounding better by the
day   ;)

Bruce Stanley 'Fantastic Lady"
Sydney Australia

On Sat,  Jul 26, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Allan S.  Field
<allan.field at verizon.net>wrote:

> Joe - I carry 100  feet of 1/4-inch chain on a 35 pound CQR anchor.  The
> windlass  was upgraded for the chain gypsy.  The chain weighs 75 pounds and
>  I
> don't notice the "extra" weight.  Last weekend we were anchored  in 15-20
> knots of wind all night with a 37-foot, 23,000 pound Cheoy  Lee rafted to
> port with the mizzen flying all night as a riding sail,  and a 35-foot
power
> boat to starboard - and we never budged an inch  all night.  While I have
> never had to put the entire 100-feet of  chain out in the depths we
> encounter
> on the Chesapeake, there  is 250-feet of rope rode following the chain.  I
> also use a chain  claw and snubber.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow -  #808
> Herrington Harbour South
> Rosehaven, MD
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From:  c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joe
>  Abbagnaro
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:26 AM
> To:  C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] How Much Chain  ?
>
> Hi
>
> I was thinking of adding 50 - 60 feet of  chain to my existing 15 feet.
> Was trying to get an idea of what most  people are carrying.
> I did not want to overkill the bow with to much  weight.
>
> What are is the avarage length of chain you most are  using.
> A friend on mine with a 42 has 110 feet of chain.
> I  think thats a liitle over kill for a 32 but I could be wrong.
>
>  Joe
>
> On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 2:30 AM, Bruce Stanley  <brucestanley36 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hi Joe
>  > Orlando's 'West Marine Advisor' is possibly the best advice you  will
get.
> >
> > FWIW, I try always to work on 3 to 4  times the depth of water I am in,
> > minimum.
> > I carry  45 metres of chain and have upgraded my anchor to a 35lb NZ
>  Manson.
> > This is possibly too much.
> > The NZ Manson  sells for about the same price as the equivalent Delta.
> > My main  aim is to put down as much chain as possible. It is the chain
>  that
> > holds you. The anchor is the last security for me.
>  > Further, I am sure you want to sleep at nights. I do.
>  >
> > Finally the minimum of 15' is often for the 'racing'  fraturnity. They do
> not
> > plan on sleeping!
>  >
> > Bruce Stanley C320 #1084 "Fantastic Lady"
> >  Sydney Australia
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:26 PM,  Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
>  >> Hi
> >>
> >> How much chain are do you have  on your Anchor.
> >> I only have 15 feet and was thinking I should  add some more.
> >>
> >> Boat is used in Long Island  Sound. The Prevous owner used the boat in
> >> Barnegat Bay New  Jersey where it is very shallow and muddy.
> >>
> >>  Thanks
> >> Joe
> >>
>  >
>
>






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