[C320-list] How Much Chain ?

[Bruce Stanley]

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
>