Can anyone tell me what size of anchor rode you use for a h26/23.5. We recently purchased a h26 and the rode that came with it is half inch thick, this seems a little extreme to me and is not fitting in the anchor well very good. Since we are on the subject I use a Fortress FX 11, But twice now the wind has shifted 180 and I have pulled loose, I am thinking of getting a Delta quick set, with 150ft of 3/8 thick rode and 30ft of 1/4 inch chain any comments, or experience with this set-up.
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Depends more on the bottom than the anchor
Chris: West Marine has a section on the size of rode and chain for your size of boat. If you are on the edge of any bracket, I would recommend that you move to the next larger size. One thing to consider is that a small rode will sometimes be harder on your hands too. I try to use cotton gloves to pull up the rode. This makes it a little easier on the hands. As far as the type of anchor you use, this depends on the bottom. Everyone has their own ideas about this subject, but I like the Delta anchor. If you are anchoring in a grassy bottom they are the best. We do well with the danforth in a sandy/mud bottom. Have you adjusted the flukes on your fortress. I believe that they have two settings and maybe yours are not at the steeper angle.
Chris: West Marine has a section on the size of rode and chain for your size of boat. If you are on the edge of any bracket, I would recommend that you move to the next larger size. One thing to consider is that a small rode will sometimes be harder on your hands too. I try to use cotton gloves to pull up the rode. This makes it a little easier on the hands. As far as the type of anchor you use, this depends on the bottom. Everyone has their own ideas about this subject, but I like the Delta anchor. If you are anchoring in a grassy bottom they are the best. We do well with the danforth in a sandy/mud bottom. Have you adjusted the flukes on your fortress. I believe that they have two settings and maybe yours are not at the steeper angle.
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richard la torre
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I have had a similar problem. we use a big danforth and 20 feet of chain. the bigger the chain the better. we have noted from this forum and experiance on the hook overnight that the best way to keep from dragging the hook is to set a light 8-10 lb. off the back. I have been using a 10lb. mushroom with 3 feet of light chain. this stops the swinging around that will work you free.the mushroom will drag around but that is fine unless you are in rock. then you may not get it back.
I have had a similar problem. we use a big danforth and 20 feet of chain. the bigger the chain the better. we have noted from this forum and experiance on the hook overnight that the best way to keep from dragging the hook is to set a light 8-10 lb. off the back. I have been using a 10lb. mushroom with 3 feet of light chain. this stops the swinging around that will work you free.the mushroom will drag around but that is fine unless you are in rock. then you may not get it back.
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Roger Mummah
Deltas are great
Endless Summer is a 1983 Hunter 31. We use a 22 pound delta anchor with 40' of 3/8" chain and 200' of 3 strand nylon. Our secondary anchor is a Fortress FX-16 witht he same type rode. In mud, we would use the Fortress as the primary and in the sand in Florida ond the Bahamas we use the delta. The delta has NEVER drug, and we have been at anchor in sore really discusting conditions. Like 6-8 foot seas for 8 hours! Don't want to do that again. We have swung 360 degrees on the delta, during a short rain storm, and it stayed stuck. The fortress only drug once. The bottom was a mix of sand and mud. A small piece of packaging twine lodged between the flukes and the shank and prevented them from swinging to their max angle. Of course it was 3am when a squall hit and popped it loose. We put down the delta and it stuck immediately. When our dinghy is in the water we use a look bucket to make sure the anchor is buried. If the water is not clear enough to see it, we pray. If the 1/2 inch line is too big for your boat, it won't stretch like it should, to absorb the shocks from bouncy waves. This makes for a less comfortable time at anchot, and also could contribute to jerking on the anchor. The more chain the better. Where we anchor it keeps the coral and rocks from chewing throught he nylon, but it also keeps the pull on the anchor more horizontal. We are sold on the use of an anchor sentinel. Ever used one? It also keeps the pull on the anchor more horizontal. I'd get a anchor chart from Delta and see what they recommend for your boat and then consider going one size up. Good luck getting and staying stuck! In sand you can't beat the delta!
Endless Summer is a 1983 Hunter 31. We use a 22 pound delta anchor with 40' of 3/8" chain and 200' of 3 strand nylon. Our secondary anchor is a Fortress FX-16 witht he same type rode. In mud, we would use the Fortress as the primary and in the sand in Florida ond the Bahamas we use the delta. The delta has NEVER drug, and we have been at anchor in sore really discusting conditions. Like 6-8 foot seas for 8 hours! Don't want to do that again. We have swung 360 degrees on the delta, during a short rain storm, and it stayed stuck. The fortress only drug once. The bottom was a mix of sand and mud. A small piece of packaging twine lodged between the flukes and the shank and prevented them from swinging to their max angle. Of course it was 3am when a squall hit and popped it loose. We put down the delta and it stuck immediately. When our dinghy is in the water we use a look bucket to make sure the anchor is buried. If the water is not clear enough to see it, we pray. If the 1/2 inch line is too big for your boat, it won't stretch like it should, to absorb the shocks from bouncy waves. This makes for a less comfortable time at anchot, and also could contribute to jerking on the anchor. The more chain the better. Where we anchor it keeps the coral and rocks from chewing throught he nylon, but it also keeps the pull on the anchor more horizontal. We are sold on the use of an anchor sentinel. Ever used one? It also keeps the pull on the anchor more horizontal. I'd get a anchor chart from Delta and see what they recommend for your boat and then consider going one size up. Good luck getting and staying stuck! In sand you can't beat the delta!
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R. Palaia
Sentinel
Basically a weight that is attached to the rode about halfway between the anchor and the boat. The downward pull keeps the rode more parallel to the ground and acts like a shock absorber as the boat surges back (boat moves back, sentinel will rise then fall). Roc
Basically a weight that is attached to the rode about halfway between the anchor and the boat. The downward pull keeps the rode more parallel to the ground and acts like a shock absorber as the boat surges back (boat moves back, sentinel will rise then fall). Roc
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Bryan C.
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