[C320-list] How Much Chain ?

[Allan S. Field]

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

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joe Abbagnaro
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:26 AM
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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
>>
>