Joe wrote:
Do you have?

I have 5... is that to many.

Depends.


2 Danforths, a fisherman, a folding 4 spade grapple, and a 5 spade non
folding grapple.

What's a "spade grapple"? I'm familiar with a grapnel. We have small
ones (a 2# and a 6#) for dinghies. IMHO best for conversation pieces,
but they work to hold a small boat to the beach.

On the cruising boat we carry a plow, a Danforth, and a Bruce. The plow
is the working anchor. I also carry cinderblocks to use as a kellet if
we ever need it. Lightnings are mandated to carry an 8# anchor and 100'
of line, so I have a 7.99# baby Danforth attached to 100' of parachute
cord. Hey Oz do Etchells have to carry an anchor?

You don't have an anchor that's good for grass or loose mud. The
Danforth is sort of OK in mud but won't bite in grass at all.


My favorate all around is the folding 4 spade made in Norway, stores
easy and sets good enough in most conditions, but will drag some thru
mud. A good lunch hook.

Id like to have a plow type, but with what I have do you think it
would be overkill?

No, but I'd get a Bruce instead. It's as good as a plow for the things
that the plow is good for (grass, loose mud, or hard sand) and better
for a lot of other things. I'd also like to check out the Bulwagga.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King