[C320-list] Length of rode?

Graeme Clark cg at skyflyer.co.uk
Thu May 9 13:11:38 PDT 2019


David
I have 150ft of chain and 100ft if ride and it doesn’t even half fill the locker!
I’d avoid 3 strand though and go for a plaited rope. It doesn’t have the same twist problems and self coils easily into the locker
Graeme

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> On 9 May 2019, at 20:19, David Veeneman <davidv at veeneman.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all—new member here, and new owner of a C320. The anchor rode on my boat is in bad shape, so I’m getting ready to replace it. I’m looking at 300’ of chain/rode, because I plan to occasionally act as Race Committee boat for my yacht club’s regattas, and our start/finish mark is at a 50’ depth.
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> So, here are my questions: First, will 300’ of 3-strand chain/rode (I’m looking at Lewmar pre-spliced) fit in a Mk I anchor locker, assuming only 30’ or so of chain? I’m planning to hold the anchor on a bow roller.
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> Second, any suggestions on a good place to buy? I know rode isn’t cheap, but I’d like to avoid overpaying.
> 
> Thanks much for your help.
> 
> David Veeneman
> Hull 131, SV Adelante
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