Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:47:43 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
wrote:
I guess it depends on the definition of "decent length" of chain. Is that
20' or 30' or all chain or what? Seems open to interpretation. And, if you
have less than a decent amount, and you know you're going to a place that
potentially has coral, seems reasonable to either avoid that place, get more
chain, or talk to the locals before you try to anchor.
Half a boat length of chain is the recommended minimum. Most serious
cruisers are using all chain (with a snubber) for a variety of good
reasons.
Did you get a copy of Chapman's yet ? You'll learn a lot from it and
get more details than anyone here can provide:
http://www.amazon.com/Chapman-Piloti...Small-Handling
She would prefer to troll here.