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WHICH ANCHOR IS BEST
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http://www.bajaseafaris.com/anchor.html " One of my favorite subjects is anchors and anchoring. I've owned, used or seen just about all of them in action. Some of you might say, if you haven't used brand X type of anchor, how can you judge it? Well, I also don't have to touch a flame on a stove top to know I'll get burned! I watched someone else do it. Likewise, I've seen a lot of anchors that really do the job, and some that would make great decorations in a garden." There is nothing like the discussion of achors. And I am not trying to created one now. But the above link regarding such is above average and relative to practical experience. |
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Wow, another quasi-religious discussion to get into on a seriously
arcane topic. OK, I love my Delta and anybody who puts a CQR on their bow is just posing as a serious cruiser. |
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On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:17:09 GMT, Rosalie B. wrote:
wrote: Wow, another quasi-religious discussion to get into on a seriously arcane topic. OK, I love my Delta and anybody who puts a CQR on their bow is just posing as a serious cruiser. We have a CQR on the bow (came with the boat), and a Danforth on the stern (also came with the boat) but we've never used either of them, altho they are rigged ready for use. We love our Super Max, and that's all we use. grandma Rosalie S/V RosalieAnn, Leonardtown, MD CSY 44 WO #156 http://home.mindspring.com/~gmbeasley/id1.html Seriously, I use a 60lb CQR with 90 metres of 10mm chain and have 150 metres of line if I need it. I have a danforth as a kedge and a spare 40lb CQR. For 5 years cruising we had the 40lb plow which was fine. The 60lb was bought to ensure a good night's sleep. We always put out 5 to 1 in scope and power backwards to ensure the anchor digs in, the chain being marked every 5 metres. We found the best way to mark the chain was to thread one foot lengths of different colours of 5 or 6 mm (1/4 inch) braid in and out of the chain lengths.- better than ties and easier to see than paint at night. I have often wondered about the fortress. I envy its light weight but am concerned about the holding power. I have often noticed that the CQR sometimes does not dig in at all but lies on its side. Therefore the only thing holding us in the spot is the weight of the anchor and the weight and caternary of the chain. If there is any current or wind the CQR will anchor in though. Can anyone advise why the weight of the fortress is not a factor for concern? I would love the light weight to load in the dinghy when using it as a kedge. Also, what is a "Supermax" ? Thanks Thanks |
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In article ,
Gogarty wrote: In article , says... I have often wondered about the fortress. I envy its light weight but am concerned about the holding power. I have often noticed that the CQR sometimes does not dig in at all but lies on its side. Therefore the only thing holding us in the spot is the weight of the anchor and the weight and caternary of the chain. If there is any current or wind the CQR will anchor in though. Can anyone advise why the weight of the fortress is not a factor for concern? I would love the light weight to load in the dinghy when using it as a kedge. The Fortress is marvelous when it digs in. It doesn't always. Its light weight can cause it to fly over the bottom but its design really makes it dig in once it strfats to set. Recently our windlass has been on the blink putting the Delta 35 with all chain rode out of business. (We could free-fall the anchor but getting it back would be far more than this back could endure.) So we used a Fortress FX-11 on ten to one rope rode and it held our 16,000 lb O'Day 37 perfectly. Had a hell of a job breaking it out. We also have an FX-23 as storm anchor. It has 40 ft. of chain and can be managed without a windlass. To answer your question, The Fortress has tremendous holding power in most bottoms but not weeds. The angle of the flukes can be changed for use in soupy mud. The flying and difficulty in breaking out are problems that the Fortress shares with the Danforth, from which it was derived. Though either would be adequate for the Chesapeake most of the time, I have relegated such to secondary use after trying out the SPADE. Doesn't fly, is much easier to break out, and won't trip out in a wind shift. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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I do not yet see the usual rant and rave of the rbc, so I'll head it up---
I use a [brand A, model 1] and it is perfect for every boat in every condition imaginable to mankind. Anyone who uses or proposes or suggests anything else is a nincompoop landlubber. Why can't we all just get along? J http://www.bajaseafaris.com/anchor.html " One of my favorite subjects is anchors and anchoring. I've owned, used or seen just about all of them in action. Some of you might say, if you haven't used brand X type of anchor, how can you judge it? Well, I also don't have to touch a flame on a stove top to know I'll get burned! I watched someone else do it. Likewise, I've seen a lot of anchors that really do the job, and........... |
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Cuz that wouldnt be fun
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J wrote in
: Why can't we all just get along? Usenet isn't any fun unless each thread evolves into a knock-down, drag-out flamewar like the kids have in the sandbox at the park.... The same people will hold their thoughts, on the dock, in punching range....(c; -- Larry This jerk called my cellphone and was nasty. Continental Warranty -- MCG Enterprises -- Mepco- 24955 Pacific Coast HWY Suite C303 Malibu California 90265 888-244-0925 Fax: 310-456-8844 Email: Read about them he http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp...3&view=printer |
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