This is a thick mud/sand bottom, mostly mud. WIth reversing tidal
current (4 knots) I expect the 90 stainless plow to dig in pretty deep
within the first week or two (i'll be keeping a good eye on it during
that time) -

Chuck, it seems to me that with an achoring setup like that, the chain
may very well be held away from the anchor and the monel link might
work.

What do you think - am i being too optimistic (stainless chain and new
anchors are expensive)

Thanks,

Mike.