You miss the point - while it is generally true the a heavier anchor of the same type will
hold better, it does not mean that using heavier gear leads to more secure holding than
lighter gear. The Reductio Ad Absurdum is this: would a 20,000 pound Bruce anchor be
better for your boat than a 60 pound Bruce? Clearly not - weight is not always better.

The "old wisdom" is to use a heavy CQR - usually 45 pounds or more for a cruiser often
with all chain. Indeed, many cruisers will say they feel quite secure with this heavy
setup. The new wisdom is a lighter Delta or Spade, with lighter chain on a chain/nylon
rode. It holds better, is easier setup, and much easier to recover. Thus, using a more
modern anchor is a good substitue for weight.


"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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Yes, in general, with two similar designed
anchors, the heavier/larger will hold better.

It's not a trick, Jeff. I was trying to isolate the wisdom of Neal's comment
about weight.
Neal said there's no subsitute for weight and he's correct. You'd have have to
install factors that this statement did not contain to find it in error.


RB