On Mon, 03 May 2004 22:17:04 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:

25 feet seems like a lot of chain
for a 5000 lb. 25' center console with a cuddy.

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It is a lot for casual anchoring, about right for overnight,
unattended, or storm conditions. For fishing or a lunch hook, 4 to 6
feet of chain would be typical on a 24 footer.