[Rhodes22-list] Ground Tackle

[Doug Mistler]

Bill,

And I thought that I was being conservative with only two anchors.  I will
take my hat off to your 6 or 7 aboard!  

Do I understand you correctly that my planned 15' of 1/4" chain may be too
light in weight to function optimally if I get an aluminum Fortress anchor
and that I should go for the full 22 feet?  The ability to disassemble the
Fortress is attractive.
 
I was thinking of the Fortress as the eventual primary anchor and adding a
kedge anchor as an emergency backup.

Fair winds!
--Doug



-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Effros
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 9:51 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Ground Tackle

Doug,

I have 6 or 7 anchors on board at all times.  I think they are important to
have.  You never expect to need them, so you better have them on board when
the unexpected happens.

I like Danforths.  I live near Michael, where the rule of thumb is 1 ft. of
chain for every foot of boat length.  With 22 feet of chain, the lightest
Danforth won't sail.  I like the light Fortress anchors, and have 2 of them.
You can disassemble them when not in use.

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