Anchor rode ?

[Airslot]

What size rode and how much do you carry? I've got 300' of 3/8" that I've used for a long time, and it's time to replace it. It's got too many chafed spots in it and being that I'm focusing on anchoring these days, may as well spend some more money ::)

Most of youz guys using 1/2"? And how much rode does everyone carry?

Thanks,

[spareparts]

i like 1/2 to 5/8, not for the strenght( good 3/8 is probably strong enough), but for something to hold on to, 1/2 is a whole lot easier to bring in by hand than smaller rode, especially after your hands get wet

[Airslot]

Spare, I agree on 1/2" being much easier to handle. I don't think going to half would hurt me on storage capacity too much.

[lumberslinger178]

I have 300 ft of 1/2 and like 3 ft of chain ;D

[chumbucket]

Definately 1/2" over the 3/8" I've gotten more than a few rope burns from the smaller diameter stuff over the years from loosing my grip. Save the 3/8" for the smaller skiffs or dock lines. ;)

[tsubaki]

Also 1/2" won't knot as easy. Around here the water depth is so shallow a 100' and a 50' is all we need unless going 15 miles offshore.

[Airslot]

A few times a year I'll anchor up in as deep as 130'. I can get away with only 300' of rode because the weather is gonna be pretty darn nice if I'm that far off. Otherwise I'm almost always inside 70'.

Thanks for the thoughts. Stepping up to 1/2".

[bcmarinamanager]

YEP, I USE 1/2" TOO. I carry about 350' of rope and have about 6' of chain. I like overkill. Better safe than sorry. Plus I have another 50' of rope and 3' of chain for my stern anchor that I could quickly attach to the bow line.

[reelapeelin]

Slot this looks pretty good to me...unless ya gotta cousin in the rope business ;) ...

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/prod...40&aID=25D

Their catalog has 1/2" x 300' shown w/ the same eye on the end for $99.99...

Their # is 800-334-6541 and the item # is 76092 ;) ...

[macojoe]

I only anchor when the boat breaks down :'(

1/2 and 100 to 150