[C320-list] anchor chain

[Kirk McCullough]

Jim

I use 60' of 5/16 BBB heavy chain. We anchor in 15 to 65 feet.In shallower 
anchorages the 60' is perfect but I never leave chain on the bow roller so 
the minimum rode I use is usually around 70'.

The size and weight of the chain is significant. 1/4" standard chain is much 
lighter so more is required perhaps to get the same degree of holding power.

Kirk
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james_delong" <james_delong at bellsouth.net>
To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 6:43 AM
Subject: [C320-list] anchor chain



Gents,

I just disposed of my primary anchor chain.  It was 100 ft. long!  So rusty 
the rust was clogging up the locker drain. I think the bow may have risen 
two inches as well when I removed it!  My secondary anchor chain is 25 ft. 
What length is considered adequate for the primary?  I'm thinking 50 or 
70ft.

My anchoring is infrequent and in protected sounds or tidal creeks in 20 ft. 
or less of water. Usually for lunch or the random overnight.


Jim #453