[C320-list] Anchor

[dprudden]

Art,
Any idea what is better-25# anchor with 30' of chain or 35# anchor with 15' of chain? Weight will be about the same.

Thanks,
David Prudden
#787


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On Dec 1, 2012, at 5:41 PM, Arthur Miller <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:

> 
> Based on anchoring a fair bit while cruising the NE coast: 
> Bottom conditions are a big factor in the type and size to use. 
> The biggest influence I have found is the length and size of chain used to
> get max. anchor performance.  I go with the anchor size recommended (less weight 
> On bow is better) and use at least a boat length of chain.   
> I carry another 30'  of chain in aft storage to add if it looks like a blow may come in.  
> Art. #680
> Sent from my iPad