Calling a spade a Spade (was about chain)
 

curious how the spade doesnt do so well in anchor tests in weeds and
soft mud. i wonder why therre is so much hub bub about this god dam
anchor.

Calling a spade a Spade (was about chain)
 

Actually I have no real complaint about the 35# CQR other than I prefer
the SPADE and want to swap for one. The A100 is rated for up to 52'
boats and i'm always in sand on Lake Superior. I have never dragged and
have a Fortress and Gaurdian for storm, although I'm not wild about them
because they don't seem to want to reset as well when the wind/tide changes.

Also, I like the lighter weight because it's easier on the windlass when
I use it and i can pull it up fairly easily by hand if I want. And my
Monk is bow heavy with a genset and any pounds I can take of that end of
the boat is an improvement.

So my stainless 35# CQR is still for sale.

Capt. Jeff

Calling a spade a Spade (was about chain)
 

"Tamaroak" wrote in message
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Actually I have no real complaint about the 35# CQR other than I prefer
the SPADE and want to swap for one. The A100 is rated for up to 52' boats
and i'm always in sand on Lake Superior. I have never dragged and have a
Fortress and Gaurdian for storm, although I'm not wild about them because
they don't seem to want to reset as well when the wind/tide changes.

When did Lake Superior start having tides?

Also, I like the lighter weight because it's easier on the windlass when I
use it and i can pull it up fairly easily by hand if I want. And my Monk
is bow heavy with a genset and any pounds I can take of that end of the
boat is an improvement.

So my stainless 35# CQR is still for sale.

Capt. Jeff

Calling a spade a Spade (was about chain)
 

Well, that will sure pull an anchor out! Maybe three inches more scope would
prevent it.

"Tamaroak" wrote in message
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Superior has always had a 3" tide!

But other places i have cruised, Alaska, British Columbia and even some
places in Florida sure do.

Capt. Jeff

Calling a spade a Spade (was about chain)
 

Superior has always had a 3" tide!

But other places i have cruised, Alaska, British Columbia and even some
places in Florida sure do.

Capt. Jeff