HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding
lead. Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

Thanks again,
Courtney

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

Even if you found a way to securely attach lead weight I don't see how it
could be done without screwing up the balance. A poorly balanced anchor
regardless of the pattern will be harder to set. Also extra weight without
increasing the actual size does not necessasarily lead to better holding
power.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding lead.
Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

Thanks again,
Courtney

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding
lead. Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

Thanks again,
Courtney

Go shopping for a larger anchor

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

Rather then add weight to the anchor itself {remember that's 'DEAD WEIGHT'
when you have to haul it aboard} - add it to the rode.

If the object is increased 'holding power' the easiest way is increasing the
scope of the rode. Where 'swing space' is a concern increasing the curve is
a good compromise. A fancy 'rider' can be purchased, or a simple one made
up. Attached to a light line, it can be positioned to best advantage and
retrieved separately {that way you are NOT hauling up the extra weight WITH
the anchor !!}.

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding
lead. Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

Thanks again,
Courtney

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding
lead. Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

The entire purpose of the anchor is to hold your boat in a location when you
MOST need it. This is definitely something you do NOT want to jury-rig (as
if you want to jury-rig things on a boat anyway). In a blow, late at night,
I don't know about you, but I MUST HAVE peace of mind knowing I setup my
ground tackle correctly. My life must depend on it. This is NOT the place to
cut corners. Get the proper anchor for your boat and anchoring conditions.

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

Courtney Thomas wrote:
I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding
lead. Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

Thanks again,
Courtney

This query relates to an article I just read in 3/06 Cruising World by
Beth Leonard about someone who had done this... but did not elaborate.

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

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Courtney Thomas wrote:
I just read about someone increasing their CQR anchor heft by adding
lead. Has anyone knowledge of how this can be properly done ?

Thanks again,
Courtney

This query relates to an article I just read in 3/06 Cruising World by
Beth Leonard about someone who had done this... but did not elaborate.


There's obviously a reason why he did not elaborate.

HOW2 increase anchor weight ?
 

On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:18:20 GMT, Courtney Thomas
wrote:

This query relates to an article I just read in 3/06 Cruising World by
Beth Leonard about someone who had done this... but did not elaborate.

Why not just get the right anchor in the first place?

Your anchor (and other ground tackle) is not where you want to start
cutting corners and implementing baling wire/duct tape solutions. Let
the bargain basement cruisers who self insure do the experimenting
with that sort of thing.

Think about what happens when (not if) your boat gets hit by a thunder
squall during the middle of the night. Think about what happens if
you drag onto the rocks or into another boat and are severely
damaged/sunk.

Do not implement any solutions that you would not want to explain to
your insurance company's surveyor or salvage adjustor.