On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 17:57:05 -0500, paul c wrote:

New 19ft boat to be used in lower Ches bay and some muddier rivers. What
type of anchor or even anchors do you suggest.

PC

Danforths are good for mud, not bad for sand or gravel. A Delta (or clone)
is not quite as good for mud, but better for sand/gravel, kelp, or rock. I
still like my trusty CQR, but it's a bit heavy for your boat.

And as others suggested, don't forget some chain - makes a World of
difference!

And I don't know about rivers where you are, but where I am, the main
problem when anchoring is all the crap on the bottom - be sure to rig a
"tripline" to help retrieve it if it snags on something.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36