Thread: Anchor Size
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Unread 03-12-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nipper View Post
I have 2 in my boat. The first is a Danforth style (weight unknown) with about 12' of chain and 200' of rope. The second is a navy style, 12 lb. with 6' of chain and 100' of rope. I think chain is incredibly important to keep the proper scope on the anchor rode. Blue water sailers often use all chain rodes.

I agree about the chain for most anchors, but I have yet to need it with that 20 pounder. But we have mostly sand around my area of coastal pleasure. And 100 ft would be the deepest I would anchor.
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