I use a Spade S-120 (can't remember the weight) with an all-chain rode (3/8
BBB) and anchor in mud all the time. This is on a Krogen 42. It takes a bit
more time to set, but holds perfectly once set. I usually use between 3:1
and 5:1. Sounds like you might need more/bigger chain, or maybe a size up on
the anchor.

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Keith
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Being "over the hill" is much better than being under it!
"Rich Hampel" wrote in message
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I have a 44# steel spade on a 24000 boat. I use 25 ft. of 5/16 chain
followed by 3/4" three strand
This anchor will hold extremely well and reset itself in a microsecond
.... except in soft mud.
Even after initially setting scope at 10:1 and letting the anchor
'settle-in' , it just plainly wont hold. Ive read several posts from
other who seem to have no problems with soft mud and a spade. Any
suggestions?

PING - Glen Ashmore do you have a drawing or list of the lead /
critical lead angles for this anchor - maybe the dimensional angles are
'off' on this particular one.