[C320-list] How Much Chain ?

[HOLLY DAVIS]

I think a general rule of thumb is to carry at least as much chain as the length of your boat, then 200-300 ft of line.  the scope should be 5:1 (rode to depth). 
Holly 
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> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:25:52 -0400
> From: jabbagna at gmail.com
> 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  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  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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