So
I'll first off start by saying that I have read countless posts, all with different answers / arguments and suggestions. I've been on websites that offer you calculations and lovely pictures.
Still I scratch my head
I have a 40.5 Hunter (I'm sure by now with all my posts people know this - I apologise for the constant repetition lol)
The PO had 200ft of chain (3/8), it was in very poor condition and after de-rusting and painting I have salvaged 70ft.
I sought advice from the people in the boatyard I was hauled out at and was told on several occasions that 20ft of chain was more than enough for an anchor.
As I wish to use 2 anchors I bought 300ft of 3/4 line - this is spring line which was not originally what I ordered and the size was different but time was against me and the line maker (recommended by the boat yard) reassured me that it would do what I needed it to do with no problems. Please remember I'm a first time boat buyer, things are overwhelming as information comes from a 1000 people who either have your best interest at heart or there wallets so I never know. Precisely why I post here...
I was going to cut the chain in half and do 35ft with 120 ft rode for each anchor, this would leave me line for docking, plus with a combined length of 150ft I can anchor in 20ft on a 7:1 ratio with little issue.
I plan to sail the east coast (FL - Keys) and the Caribbean
What should I have on board?
My anchors are a 35lb bruce and a 35lb manson supreme
Thanks in advance
Redunc
I'll first off start by saying that I have read countless posts, all with different answers / arguments and suggestions. I've been on websites that offer you calculations and lovely pictures.
Still I scratch my head
I have a 40.5 Hunter (I'm sure by now with all my posts people know this - I apologise for the constant repetition lol)
The PO had 200ft of chain (3/8), it was in very poor condition and after de-rusting and painting I have salvaged 70ft.
I sought advice from the people in the boatyard I was hauled out at and was told on several occasions that 20ft of chain was more than enough for an anchor.
As I wish to use 2 anchors I bought 300ft of 3/4 line - this is spring line which was not originally what I ordered and the size was different but time was against me and the line maker (recommended by the boat yard) reassured me that it would do what I needed it to do with no problems. Please remember I'm a first time boat buyer, things are overwhelming as information comes from a 1000 people who either have your best interest at heart or there wallets so I never know. Precisely why I post here...
I was going to cut the chain in half and do 35ft with 120 ft rode for each anchor, this would leave me line for docking, plus with a combined length of 150ft I can anchor in 20ft on a 7:1 ratio with little issue.
I plan to sail the east coast (FL - Keys) and the Caribbean
What should I have on board?
My anchors are a 35lb bruce and a 35lb manson supreme
Thanks in advance
Redunc