I have a Hunter 35.5 and currently have a 25 Lb. CQR knock off. I feel it is slightly undersized for the boat and am looking to upgrade. I basically drop in Mud/Sand 95% of the time and have 40' of chain and use a kellet as well. I have an 35 Lb stainless steel CQR Knock off I am considering and am also considering a Bruce knock off. I have 3 questions: 1/ Is there any advantage to spending the extra cash for a stainless anchor? 2/ What would be the recommended weight for the boat size? 3/ Given the conditions would you go with the CQR or the Bruce style? I don't have a windless so I don't want to go too heavy. Thanks in advance for your comments
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Ahh, the anchor question
Hi Don - I was about to tell you to go for a 44lb. Bruce (the recommended weight for your boat is 33lb), but then I read you don't have a windlass. I subscribe to the bigger is better regarding ground tackle, and found my oversized Bruce worked for me every time on my Catalina 36 when I circumnavigated Vancouver Island. I like the CQR also, with it's swivel, but have been pleased with the Bruce. The new kid on the block is the Lewmat Delta. Perhaps less appealing aesthetically hanging on your bow, but I understand these anchors work very well. They set fast (weight is in the tip, not the shank) and dig in when turned in the mud/sand. I'm considering getting a Delta for my primary before my next big cruise. If I were you, I'd invest in a windlass and go with at least a 33lb. Bruce knock-off, 35lb. CQR, or related Delta. Best, Trevor
Hi Don - I was about to tell you to go for a 44lb. Bruce (the recommended weight for your boat is 33lb), but then I read you don't have a windlass. I subscribe to the bigger is better regarding ground tackle, and found my oversized Bruce worked for me every time on my Catalina 36 when I circumnavigated Vancouver Island. I like the CQR also, with it's swivel, but have been pleased with the Bruce. The new kid on the block is the Lewmat Delta. Perhaps less appealing aesthetically hanging on your bow, but I understand these anchors work very well. They set fast (weight is in the tip, not the shank) and dig in when turned in the mud/sand. I'm considering getting a Delta for my primary before my next big cruise. If I were you, I'd invest in a windlass and go with at least a 33lb. Bruce knock-off, 35lb. CQR, or related Delta. Best, Trevor
I like the Bruce 33.
The recommendations below are adequate, but I don't think that you need a windlass for the Bruce 33. I've had one on my L37 for 10 years and quite easily lift it. My wife is very good on the helm and the only real pulling I have to do is raise it from the bottom when it btreeaks free. Also, check the West Advisor on the WM web site. It is very good for recommending anchors. S/V AKERS AWAY
The recommendations below are adequate, but I don't think that you need a windlass for the Bruce 33. I've had one on my L37 for 10 years and quite easily lift it. My wife is very good on the helm and the only real pulling I have to do is raise it from the bottom when it btreeaks free. Also, check the West Advisor on the WM web site. It is very good for recommending anchors. S/V AKERS AWAY
DON'T buy stainless
It is not worth the money and a good galvanized anchor will last as long. If you have a galvanized anchor that needs re-galvanizing ask around. There are places that do this, but usually have a minimum lot weight. 5 or 6 anchors will usually fill the minimum - and there are usually 5 or 6 in any marina that need it. Stainless looks great when it is new, but it won't be new for long. And remember it is stain-less, not stain-free. It does rust.
It is not worth the money and a good galvanized anchor will last as long. If you have a galvanized anchor that needs re-galvanizing ask around. There are places that do this, but usually have a minimum lot weight. 5 or 6 anchors will usually fill the minimum - and there are usually 5 or 6 in any marina that need it. Stainless looks great when it is new, but it won't be new for long. And remember it is stain-less, not stain-free. It does rust.
Trevor, is the Lewmat Delta the same design
as the S-L Delta that's been around for a few years now? Kevin
as the S-L Delta that's been around for a few years now? Kevin
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my new galvanized anchor is on its way
My question; is there any advantage to priming and painting it with tremclad (rust) paint, or is that just setting me up for more maintenance work down the road?
My question; is there any advantage to priming and painting it with tremclad (rust) paint, or is that just setting me up for more maintenance work down the road?
Staying put
I have an Islander 30 and carry a 35 lb. CQR with thirty feet of 3/8 inch chain. When I anchor in deep water and have to lift the entire length of chain plus the anchor, I break the anchor free on a short scope and haul by hand until it gets to be too much, then I use a halyard winch on the nylon rode. By the time the chain reaches the mast I have reduced the weight still over the side to a manageable level. For my wife's use, should she need to weigh anchor in the event that I am unable, I have a grab hook on twenty feet of 3/8 line that can be used to get a new purchase on the chain. I have had occasion to get the anchor down in an emergency( We had a jammed halyard 100 yards off a lee shore)and I just let that CQR go, payed out about fifty feet of rode and snubbed it. The anchor dug in, stretched the 5/8 nylon rode and stopped Bietzpadlin before we ended up on the ground. I don't believe that you can have too heavy an anchor or too heavy or long a chain.(as long as you don't end-up sailing down by the bow). Ross
I have an Islander 30 and carry a 35 lb. CQR with thirty feet of 3/8 inch chain. When I anchor in deep water and have to lift the entire length of chain plus the anchor, I break the anchor free on a short scope and haul by hand until it gets to be too much, then I use a halyard winch on the nylon rode. By the time the chain reaches the mast I have reduced the weight still over the side to a manageable level. For my wife's use, should she need to weigh anchor in the event that I am unable, I have a grab hook on twenty feet of 3/8 line that can be used to get a new purchase on the chain. I have had occasion to get the anchor down in an emergency( We had a jammed halyard 100 yards off a lee shore)and I just let that CQR go, payed out about fifty feet of rode and snubbed it. The anchor dug in, stretched the 5/8 nylon rode and stopped Bietzpadlin before we ended up on the ground. I don't believe that you can have too heavy an anchor or too heavy or long a chain.(as long as you don't end-up sailing down by the bow). Ross
I love my Fortress
I anchor mainly in mud and sand in Narragansett Bay. I have a Catalina 36 and find the Fortress 24 to work very well for the conditions. Easy to handle on the fordeck and pretty much sets first time. I have 70' of chain and 200' of 5/8 rode. I was sold on this anchor a few years ago when trying to anchor at Block Island. My Danforth would not get set on a windy afternoon (25+). A friend brought his Fortress over and it set the first time and held all night. Good luck, Les Murray s/v Ceilidh '86 C-36 #560
I anchor mainly in mud and sand in Narragansett Bay. I have a Catalina 36 and find the Fortress 24 to work very well for the conditions. Easy to handle on the fordeck and pretty much sets first time. I have 70' of chain and 200' of 5/8 rode. I was sold on this anchor a few years ago when trying to anchor at Block Island. My Danforth would not get set on a windy afternoon (25+). A friend brought his Fortress over and it set the first time and held all night. Good luck, Les Murray s/v Ceilidh '86 C-36 #560
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