anchor type/size

[dlewis812]

cat 30 TR

need to buy new anchor.. assuming fluke but recommended weight? (also thoughts on CRQ instead?)

 

[Stu Jackson]

You're a bit behind the times on the new anchor types. Rocna and Manson Supreme have been getting very good reviews. Maine Sail did a writeup and it's included in this long thread: http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,2705.0.html

Scroll through the pages to find his report - real live testing by an unbiased individual.

 

[canavap]

I went with the Manson Supreme 25 lb. Holds quick - have yet to drag. No complaints.

 

[Bad Obsession]

Bruce 33 with 30 feet of chain! It held me in a 60 knot storm a few times last summer.

I know those that swear by Manson Supreme.

I would go up a size from what the manufacturer recommends. It is just extra protection.

 

[dlewis812]

considering the manson 25lb as primary (assume most would prefer over the delta; less$).

secondary just the wm prem fluke; assuming 14lb but possibly up to the 25lb?

any suggestions on other than west marine to buy either/both?

 

[Bad Obsession]

I still suggest the lewmar version of the Bruce anchor that you get at West Marine. Put that with 30 feet of chain and you have some good ground tackle. I have spent a lot of time cruising around the Chesapeake Bay and rode out some nasty storms. I have only had an issue setting the anchor once and The next time I tried to set it in the same area it dug in and held.

 

[dlewis812]

thanks for the help.. have been doing more reading on other threads, there are certainly a lot of opinions! looks like almost all split between bruce/manson.

 

[Stu Jackson]

and Rocna

 

[Bad Obsession]

It is actually good to carry two different anchors. Sometimes you may not be able to grab the bottom in some areas with the primary anchor.

Rocna is a good anchor, as is the mason supreme. The bruce is a favorite of a lot of different cruisers.

I bought my Lewmar Claw Anchor (same as a bruce) from West Marine for less than $100. I then added 30 feet of chain to it for a descent price. It has held in some strong storms.

According to Lewmar, boats about my size can get by with a 22 lb anchor but I went to the 33 lb for extra hold. It also sits perfectly on the bow sprit!

 

[dlewis812]

thanks for all the advise.. one last post then I'm done!

primary option:

lewmar claw - 33lb
or
manson - 35lb (or 25lb?)

secondary:

danforth - 16lb (or do the 25lb?)
or
westmarine - 22lb (def over the 13lb? they do have the package set up with a 13lb)

another question which obviously i can find out on my own:

i'll put the primary on the bowsprit; is there room in the anchor locker then for the secondary or usually store in the cockpit?

thanks

 

[Bob M.]

Consider keeping the secondary anchor in the cockpit lazarette, ready for quick emergency deployment.