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Joe wrote:
Do you have? I have 5... is that to many. Depends. 2 Danforths, a fisherman, a folding 4 spade grapple, and a 5 spade non folding grapple. What's a "spade grapple"? I'm familiar with a grapnel. We have small ones (a 2# and a 6#) for dinghies. IMHO best for conversation pieces, but they work to hold a small boat to the beach. On the cruising boat we carry a plow, a Danforth, and a Bruce. The plow is the working anchor. I also carry cinderblocks to use as a kellet if we ever need it. Lightnings are mandated to carry an 8# anchor and 100' of line, so I have a 7.99# baby Danforth attached to 100' of parachute cord. Hey Oz do Etchells have to carry an anchor? You don't have an anchor that's good for grass or loose mud. The Danforth is sort of OK in mud but won't bite in grass at all. My favorate all around is the folding 4 spade made in Norway, stores easy and sets good enough in most conditions, but will drag some thru mud. A good lunch hook. Id like to have a plow type, but with what I have do you think it would be overkill? No, but I'd get a Bruce instead. It's as good as a plow for the things that the plow is good for (grass, loose mud, or hard sand) and better for a lot of other things. I'd also like to check out the Bulwagga. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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DSK wrote in message ...
Joe wrote: Do you have? I have 5... is that to many. Depends. 2 Danforths, a fisherman, a folding 4 spade grapple, and a 5 spade non folding grapple. What's a "spade grapple"? Looks like a grapple but on the end is plates like look like the spade you see in a deck of cards, Thats my mud hook, digs itself under the mud I'm familiar with a grapnel. We have small ones (a 2# and a 6#) for dinghies. IMHO best for conversation pieces, but they work to hold a small boat to the beach. On the cruising boat we carry a plow, a Danforth, and a Bruce. The plow is the working anchor. I also carry cinderblocks to use as a kellet if we ever need it. Lightnings are mandated to carry an 8# anchor and 100' of line, so I have a 7.99# baby Danforth attached to 100' of parachute cord. Hey Oz do Etchells have to carry an anchor? You don't have an anchor that's good for grass or loose mud. The Danforth is sort of OK in mud but won't bite in grass at all. My favorate all around is the folding 4 spade made in Norway, stores easy and sets good enough in most conditions, but will drag some thru mud. A good lunch hook. Id like to have a plow type, but with what I have do you think it would be overkill? No, but I'd get a Bruce instead. It's as good as a plow for the things that the plow is good for (grass, loose mud, or hard sand) and better for a lot of other things. I'd also like to check out the Bulwagga. Will Do Joe Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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2 Danforths. 1 forward, 1 aft depending on where I am. Sometimes both
forward in a strong breeze and I want to close both eyes to sleep. Scout "Joe" wrote in message m... DSK wrote in message ... Joe wrote: Do you have? I have 5... is that to many. Depends. 2 Danforths, a fisherman, a folding 4 spade grapple, and a 5 spade non folding grapple. What's a "spade grapple"? Looks like a grapple but on the end is plates like look like the spade you see in a deck of cards, Thats my mud hook, digs itself under the mud I'm familiar with a grapnel. We have small ones (a 2# and a 6#) for dinghies. IMHO best for conversation pieces, but they work to hold a small boat to the beach. On the cruising boat we carry a plow, a Danforth, and a Bruce. The plow is the working anchor. I also carry cinderblocks to use as a kellet if we ever need it. Lightnings are mandated to carry an 8# anchor and 100' of line, so I have a 7.99# baby Danforth attached to 100' of parachute cord. Hey Oz do Etchells have to carry an anchor? You don't have an anchor that's good for grass or loose mud. The Danforth is sort of OK in mud but won't bite in grass at all. My favorate all around is the folding 4 spade made in Norway, stores easy and sets good enough in most conditions, but will drag some thru mud. A good lunch hook. Id like to have a plow type, but with what I have do you think it would be overkill? No, but I'd get a Bruce instead. It's as good as a plow for the things that the plow is good for (grass, loose mud, or hard sand) and better for a lot of other things. I'd also like to check out the Bulwagga. Will Do Joe Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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