[C320-list] SURVEY Anchor Type Chain

[Bruce Stanley]

Our C320 has the upgraded Maxwell 800.
I started from a coastal cruising sailor stand point ... (Sydney to the
Great Barrier Reef and further north).
So when we ordered our C320, I specified the Maxwell 800 + 55 meters (180
feet). 5/16th short link chain.
Plus a 35lb anchor.
Bad decision, as it lowers the bow ;o(
So I have shorten it to 43 meters (141 feet) .. still sinks the bow with the
35lb Manson!
Now thinking I'll shorten it again to just 30 meters (98 feet) + some warp.
Hence my Survey Questions.

Thanks to all for your responses . I hope to post the combined results.
Bruce Stanley C320#1084/Sydney Australia
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On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 1:08 AM, <jpmesa at aol.com> wrote:

> I noticed several boats have 5/16 chain ( including myself) did you up
> grade your windless to handle the chain or is it good old arms and back.
>  JOHN
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Fitzgibbon <chuters at earthlink.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: <C320-List at Catalina320.com> <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jun 15, 2010 7:49 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] SURVEY Anchor Type. Anchor Weight. Chain
> Length.Warp Length
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> I'll second that.
> 1) Anchor Type: Rocna 15 (Previously used a CQR 35. Verysensitive to
> setting technique. Continued resetting efforts to reduce Drag potential)
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> 2) Anchor Weight: 33lb
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> 3) Chain Length: 60ft of 5/16 chain
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> 4) 150 5/8 nylon rode
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> 5) Holding Ground: Sand, Grass, Mud.
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> Very effective anchor. Fit perfectly on the C320 bow roller. Set’s very
> quickly. High holding strength through 360 degree rotation around anchor set
> point. More importantly, after deploying the Rocna several times, the
> confidence factor in the anchor is now very high.. I can sleep at night.
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> Jack
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> s/v Wetted Bliss
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> #441
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:10 AM, "Dingo Is Talent" <dingoistalent at bigpond.com> wrote:
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> > I have a ROCNA...sensational
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> > Kind regards & Thanks
> > Ron (DINGO) Reddingius
> > 1150
> > AUSSIE LAND DOWN UNDER
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