"orbital" wrote in message
om...
off about 2 - 3 feet for safely deploying the anchor from.



Bare in mind that you many be paying the marina every month for those extra
'2-3 feet' ..

I have a 38 ft sail boat but pay for a 45ft slip because of the bow sprit
and outboard rudder.. For me, that is an extra $35/mo. But I don't have any
choice since my boat is designed with a bowsprit..

Steve