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

[Chris Burti]

The whole purpose of this group is to share knowledge and experience
related to our model boat. No apologies necessary for basic questions.
In fact such questions often generate excellent discussions.

I'll admit that teak finishing, anchors and caulking discussions border
on religious dogma, but this is a fairly collegial group and the debate
always remains congenial.

Another tip is the search the archives first as they will often provide
a lot of information that can help refine your questions.

That said, I've had good success with a Danforth in mud and sand, but
I've had a lot of experience. Sam Clemmons said good judgment comes
from experience, most of which comes from bad judgment. The
effectiveness of the Danforth drops off pretty fast in grass or rocks.

I decided on the Delta because, with limitations, it works pretty well
in these waters and held a Cal-27, T/2 through the wind swings of a
Cat-3 hurricane.

Without commenting on the effectiveness of any pau anchors, there was a
lot of controversy on another list some time ago when a company
principal was responding to questions like this without disclosing his
interest or obvious bias. Therefore, you need to take what you read
with a grain of salt. Even independent testing organizations have an
institutional bias and may not test the latest products of a particular
manufacturer.

Thanks, Chris Burti From: Bruce Hunter
Sent: 2/9/2013 10:38 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] what size/type chain & anchor
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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