[C320-list] How Much Chain ?

[Joe Abbagnaro]

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
>>
>