I just bought a Beneteau 323 and she comes with a 10Kg (22 lbs)Bruce anchor. It doesn't seem much for a boat this size and I'm wondering whether I should upgrage to a 15Kg (33lbs)or not? I will be sailing on Lake Champlain. Thank you J-P
Anchor size on Beneteau 323
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why the B 323?
...I am sailing a B 281 now and thinking of trading it in on a B 323 next Fall...I would appreciate hearing the pros and cons of the B 323 and reasons for your decision...Tks, Bill.
...I am sailing a B 281 now and thinking of trading it in on a B 323 next Fall...I would appreciate hearing the pros and cons of the B 323 and reasons for your decision...Tks, Bill.
anchor size
JP If it were my boat I would jump up to the 33# anchor, unless you have an all chain rode. I think with the larger anchor you will let you sleep a little easier at night
Charlie
JP If it were my boat I would jump up to the 33# anchor, unless you have an all chain rode. I think with the larger anchor you will let you sleep a little easier at night
CharlieBruce Anchor
I too have just bought a new 323, only without an anchor. The site below gives info about the recommended size of a Bruce anchor and rode. I have both a 39# Bruce, for rough waters, and a 22# Danforth for other days. Using their chart looks like a 33# would work for storm and the 22 you have would be good for working. Happy Sailing Terry
I too have just bought a new 323, only without an anchor. The site below gives info about the recommended size of a Bruce anchor and rode. I have both a 39# Bruce, for rough waters, and a 22# Danforth for other days. Using their chart looks like a 33# would work for storm and the 22 you have would be good for working. Happy Sailing Terry
Go with a larger Anchor
We replaced the 22# Danforth with a 33# claw and a 100' of chain on our 321. The 321 is a bit heavier than your 323, but I would still upgrade. Good Luck!
We replaced the 22# Danforth with a 33# claw and a 100' of chain on our 321. The 321 is a bit heavier than your 323, but I would still upgrade. Good Luck!
Thanks for your comments
Is it fairly easy to handle a 33 lbs Bruce without a windlass? Thanks again J-P
Is it fairly easy to handle a 33 lbs Bruce without a windlass? Thanks again J-P
In a Word, NO!
Especially if you have a long chain rode. Your age and the bottom depth will also come into play. We compromised and installed a manual windlass (Lewmar Anchorman). Works great for the shallow muddy waters of the Texas coast.
Especially if you have a long chain rode. Your age and the bottom depth will also come into play. We compromised and installed a manual windlass (Lewmar Anchorman). Works great for the shallow muddy waters of the Texas coast.
Lake Champlain
J-P, I have spent the last 10 years with a Hunter 335 on Lake Champlain and found that the 33# Bruce never failed. I used 30 feet of chain and 200 feet rode. Have to say that the Bruce is a super anchor for the conditions encountered on the lake. No windlass required to raise it either.
J-P, I have spent the last 10 years with a Hunter 335 on Lake Champlain and found that the 33# Bruce never failed. I used 30 feet of chain and 200 feet rode. Have to say that the Bruce is a super anchor for the conditions encountered on the lake. No windlass required to raise it either.
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