On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:17:08 -0000, Skip Gundlach
wrote:

I don't dispute the cost nor the value. Just my hemorrhaging
pocketbook.

I can relate to that.

On the other hand a good anchor is really cheap insurance, and worth a
lot in peace of mind. You and Lydia are anchoring out much of the
time and saving a great deal in marina dockage as a benefit. On the
other hand you've already been hit with a couple of night time
squalls, and I can guarantee that you'll see more. It's part of the
game, happens all the time. Think about how much it will cost if you
drag anchor and do serious damage to your boat, or worse yet, do
serious damage to someone elses boat. If you damage another boat in
some circumstances, you could lose the use of your own while the
litiation proceeds.

My advice, FWIW, is to get the best and biggest anchor that you can
handle. You'll never regret it, especially when that wind is howling
outside and your home is swinging on the end of a small piece of
metal.