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Brian Leney
What anchors (type and size for what size boat) are others using on the Chesapeake Bay? Last weekend, we dragged anchor for the first time ever (after setting) and it was quite a rude awakening both to us and the boat we hit while dragging at 7:00 in the morning, so I'm looking to see if I need to upgrade.We currently have a 25# Danforth style anchor with 20' of chain and 5/8" nylon rode, on a Hunter 37.5. It's served us well for 7 years. We do not have a windlass so I don't really want to upsize the ground tackle unless that's the only real choice. We dragged in a storm that contained gusts up to 37 knots. About half the other boats in the same anchorage dragged too, which gives me some solace, but I'm interested in being in the half that doesn't drag in such conditions.