@DianaOfBurlington thanks for clarifying the reasoning behind your request.
Time to do some more research on chain lengths. Your thoughts?
The only Hooker anchor I was criticizing was the one with rod and ring shank that is easily reversible, fine for a lunch hook, but that's about it. The other solid shaft hookers that are more like Danforths are probably fine, I have not had any experience with them to render a valid comment.The Hookers are really nice-- heavily built, good-sized (unlike the Seachoice substitutes, which are junk), and the price point is excellent.
The Fortress I have is not my primary anchor, the primary is a Rocna on an all chain rode. I wanted a second anchor that was easy to store and if I have to use it as a kedge, easy to set with a dingy. I also have a good sized Danforth (a real one) but that is difficult to store.I dislike Fortress anchors as much as you guys all hate coated chain. Aluminum is the very stupidest thing for an anchor, for which weight is the saving grace, even more than is shape.
Hadn't thought of this. When I anchor I let the chain out slowly by hand, I can usually feel when the anchor hits the bottom. This could be why Fortress recommends fairly short chains, only 6 to 12 feet, with a minimum of 6 feet for every 25 feet of water.Usually the chain lead beats it to the bottom; and then what do you have? --no set (even a potential tangle).
Time to do some more research on chain lengths. Your thoughts?