On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:08:41 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 09:48:17 -0800, "Robert or Karen Swarts"
wrote:
Anyone care to share their views on Bruce vs plow anchors.Oh, and what
weights are effective. My interest is in one for my 25 Coronado
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On a boat that size I'd use a 12 or 13 pound Danforth as a primary
anchor unless you routinely anchor in a weedy bottom. As a
secondary/storm anchor a 25 pound plow, Bruce or Spade would be
appropriate. They all have their plusses and minuses but I would rate
the Spade at least half a notch higher than the others based on my
experience. For light weight and sheer holding power it's really hard
to beat a well set Danforth however.

That size Danforth will work for a 25' sailboat with the caveat of the issue of
resetting. Danforths will almost never reset if the wind or tide direction
change. On the other hand they have about the greatest holding power for their
size in mud or soft sand. \

I have a 26' sloop and have 22#, 25# Delta, and two 13# Danforths (on is rigged
as a kedge for deployment from the cockpit). I sail in the Chesapeake, which is
known for shallows and mud.

I would not carry just one anchor, always have a spare. Either a Bruce or a
Delta/CQR would be a good primary, with a Danforth as a backup for
weekend/coastal sailing. Long distance cruising needs more.

No one anchor suites every situation because the bottom is not the same
everywhere.

JJ
James Johnson
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