NE Sailboat wrote:
Just read a web story about a dragging anchor. So, I start to think???
How big.. that is how much bigger than the recommended anchor can a boat
use.

Do you all ,,, in north talk that is "you guys" .. carry a big, huge,
anchor.. the one for the "tough" job?

And what size in relation to boat size.

Last boat:

30' Monohull, cutter rig, high bow so somewhat greater than average
windage:

35 # Delta, 1/4" grade 40 chain 300'
35 # CQR clone, 30' 1/4" chain + 300' x 1/2" double braid rope
22 # Danforth, 6' 1/4" chain + 250' x 1" nylon webbing

The Delta held decently in winds 40 knots except in the soft muck in
the Chesapeake. The CQR actually did better there - probably the
lesser area allowed it to sink more easily into the firmer stuff below
the soft stuff on top.


Current boat:

40' cruising catamaran, 13,000 lbs fully loaded.

33# A140 Spade - huge anchor suggested for up to 65' boat, 100' x
5/16" chain + 200' 5/8" rope

Fortress FX37 - also a pretty big anchor, for 46-51' boasts, 50' x
5/16" chain + 200' 5/8" rope

Still have the 22 # Danforth, 6' 1/4" chain + 250' x 1/2" nylon double
braid

+ the webbing and some 400' of 5/8" for a parachute sea anchor.


No such thing as too big an anchor. If people don't point and laugh,
it's not big enough.

Evan Gatehouse