[C320-list] what size/type chain & anchor

[Michael Kowitt]

Bruce,
I'm in the market for a new anchor this year.  I'm no expert on this, but I
think I'll be going with the Rocna 33#.  You may be interested in this
article:

http://www.morganscloud.com/2011/11/23/rocna-versus-spade-anchors/

Mike Kowitt
Elusive #903


On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Bruce Hunter <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> We just bought our C320 (#719) in September so please understand any
> elementary questions. I'm also looking into upgrading our ground tackle for
> the Chesapeake which is mostly black loose mud, sometimes sand and of
> course lesser variations of everything else except coral. I have a few
> questions...chain, I thought the stock windlass was only to have rode be
> ran through it, do you wind in the anchor till you get to chain and then
> pull it by hand?
>
> Also I see many types of anchors people swear by and then the next thing I
> read totally states something else, "Practical Sailor" just did a review on
> smaller anchors and the "Spade" brand (V shaped sole) won out. Does anyone
> have this anchor?
>
> All our previous boats were smaller with less equipment and were much less
> of an investment so we just made what we had work (I NEVER had a windlass).
> With this boat we want to avoid as many expensive lessons as
> possible...going adrift with over 12,000 pounds is one of them.
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce, #719
> From: Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 12:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] what size/type chain & anchor
>
> My primary system is: 25 # Manson Supreme w/ 30' chain & 150' 3-strand
> nylon.  I
> have a 22 # Bruce w/ 150' rode (15'chain) for backup.
>
> Mike Ott
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
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> From: Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Sun, February 3, 2013 11:43:49 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] what size/type chain & anchor
>
> Quick survey if you're willing: What is your ground tackle (chain size,
> type, and length and anchor type and size)?  Are you happy with it?
>
> thanks,
>
> gene helfman
> Satori
> 1997, #398
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