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Dick McKee
On our 430 we keep 200'..
of chain and 100 ' of rope on our primary 45# CQR and 50' of chain and 200' of rope on our secondary 44# Bruce. Ya I Know its a lot, but plan for the worst and hope for the best. We've never been worried in a blow.. Dick McKee S/V Constellation
of chain and 100 ' of rope on our primary 45# CQR and 50' of chain and 200' of rope on our secondary 44# Bruce. Ya I Know its a lot, but plan for the worst and hope for the best. We've never been worried in a blow.. Dick McKee S/V Constellation
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Rich Stidger
160 feet on our 40.5
Our primary is a 45# CQR with 160' of 5/16 high tensile plus 140' of 9/16' nylon line coiled up. We normally use just the chain. We do have a windlass to haul this up. Our secondary anchor is a 35# CQR with 40' of the same chain and another 140' of the same line. My rule of thumb is (at least) 1 foot of chain for each foot of boat length plus whatever length rode for the usual anchoring depths. Rich
Our primary is a 45# CQR with 160' of 5/16 high tensile plus 140' of 9/16' nylon line coiled up. We normally use just the chain. We do have a windlass to haul this up. Our secondary anchor is a 35# CQR with 40' of the same chain and another 140' of the same line. My rule of thumb is (at least) 1 foot of chain for each foot of boat length plus whatever length rode for the usual anchoring depths. Rich
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TOM MANALILI
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IN FLORIDA, I USE 40 FT. OF 3/8" BB CHAIN, ATTACHED TO MY 25 LB. CQR, 30FT. TO MY 16LB BRUCE THIS KEEPS THE ANCHOR IN PLACE, EACH CHAIN SECTION OUT WEIGHS THE ANCHOR, AND PREVENTS EXCESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE ANCHOR, IN BOTH CASES I USE 150 FT. OF 5/8: 3 STRAND NYLON RODE, MANY CRUISERS LIKE ALL CHAIN, AND USE A SNUBBER RODE FOR ELASTICITY, THE WEST COAST OF FLA. IS MUDDY, NO CORAL.
IN FLORIDA, I USE 40 FT. OF 3/8" BB CHAIN, ATTACHED TO MY 25 LB. CQR, 30FT. TO MY 16LB BRUCE THIS KEEPS THE ANCHOR IN PLACE, EACH CHAIN SECTION OUT WEIGHS THE ANCHOR, AND PREVENTS EXCESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE ANCHOR, IN BOTH CASES I USE 150 FT. OF 5/8: 3 STRAND NYLON RODE, MANY CRUISERS LIKE ALL CHAIN, AND USE A SNUBBER RODE FOR ELASTICITY, THE WEST COAST OF FLA. IS MUDDY, NO CORAL.
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TOM MANALILI
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I ALSO USE A 50 FT. 3/8" LINE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE ANCHOR, WITH A RED 9" BOUY SO WHEN I LEAVE, I PULL UP ON THE BOUY AND BREAK THA ANCHOR FREE WITH LESS EFFORT.
I ALSO USE A 50 FT. 3/8" LINE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE ANCHOR, WITH A RED 9" BOUY SO WHEN I LEAVE, I PULL UP ON THE BOUY AND BREAK THA ANCHOR FREE WITH LESS EFFORT.
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Greg Ketley
Hunter 34
I have 75' chain and 200' on my 35# CQR and 25' chain and 200' on a Danforth (Not sure of the size, but up at least one notch from reccomended) plus 200' on a third oversize Danforth on the stern. I am generaly in about 25' of water at anchor. Overkill?? Nah..... I sleep well.
I have 75' chain and 200' on my 35# CQR and 25' chain and 200' on a Danforth (Not sure of the size, but up at least one notch from reccomended) plus 200' on a third oversize Danforth on the stern. I am generaly in about 25' of water at anchor. Overkill?? Nah..... I sleep well.
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Trevor
Having a windlass makes a difference
If you have a windlass, I'd go with more chain. If not, I'd go with at least foot of chain per foot of boat length before the line rode. I'm going to have a strong back by September, since I don't have the budget for a windlass yet on my C36... Trevor
If you have a windlass, I'd go with more chain. If not, I'd go with at least foot of chain per foot of boat length before the line rode. I'm going to have a strong back by September, since I don't have the budget for a windlass yet on my C36... Trevor
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Tim Schaaf
MOstly chain
My primary anchor, a 33 lb Bruce, has 220 feet of 1/4 inch Hi-Tensile (used to be 150 feet of 5/16 BBB) backed up by 300 feet of 5/8. I generally let out all the chain, and then as much line as I can without letting it touch the bottom. Thus, I have the advantages of the weight of chain, a snubber already installed, and the line never chafes. If a storm comes up, I let out more line (which, because of the wind will not touch the bottom) and my anchor is already storm sized. I usually anchor in 30 to 60 feet of water, for which the lengths are appropriate. I sleep well.
My primary anchor, a 33 lb Bruce, has 220 feet of 1/4 inch Hi-Tensile (used to be 150 feet of 5/16 BBB) backed up by 300 feet of 5/8. I generally let out all the chain, and then as much line as I can without letting it touch the bottom. Thus, I have the advantages of the weight of chain, a snubber already installed, and the line never chafes. If a storm comes up, I let out more line (which, because of the wind will not touch the bottom) and my anchor is already storm sized. I usually anchor in 30 to 60 feet of water, for which the lengths are appropriate. I sleep well.
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