I still think the 3/4" is overkill for the chain you're using. How much does
your boat weigh, or what's the length? I'd stick with whatever Chapman's
recommends for both chain and nylon. Remember you want that stretchiness in
the nylon portion. If you're anchoring out with just chain, you should rig a
nylon snubber for any decent winds/tides.

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Keith
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"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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Keith,

I was thinking of using about 125' of 5/16" chain, then at least another
150' of 3/4" 3-strand nylon rope on a CQR, for the primary anchor, then
about 125' of 3/8" G4 chain and the same rope attachment for a Luke
Fisherman storm anchor, and haven't decided about whether to use chain
with the 150' 3/4" 3-strand nylon rodes for a Bruce and a Danforth.

Opinion ?

Cordially,
Courtney


Keith wrote:

I can't answer about the chain, but if you go up a size in Nylon you'll
have two effects. One, it won't be as "stretchy" to absorb shock, and
two, you can't carry as much. If it's too stiff, it can actually yank the
anchor out of the bottom in severe conditions. Of course, it'll always be
stretchier than chain!




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Rhodes Bounty II
lying Oriental, NC
WDB5619