Anchor Size

Popeye1865 · Post by **Popeye1865** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:50 pm

I searched a little but turned up empty handed. I know there has been some information posted about anchor sizes but i can't find it. Well i'm looking for everyone's input on anchor size for a Triton. I Know it depends on the conditions of the wind sea and bottom, but feel free to post all that info. i need to purchase a few anchors for my ride so fill me in on the size brand and other useful combination of chain/rope you like.

bcooke · Post by **bcooke** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:02 pm

NnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooOOOOOO!!!!!

Talking about ground tackle on this forum is forbidden. It ALWAYS turns into an argument with tons of useless, nonsensical information, being bandied about.

There are several older threads on the forum that have already said all that there is to say about ground tackle.

Please. Don't go there. (again)

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:10 pm

But you are allowed to search for, and read, the older threads ;)

Maine Sail · Post by **Maine Sail** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:22 pm

I use an old cinder block and some clothes line... Wink! I echo what the other guys said search the archives anchor threads never go well...

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:25 am

Here's a search that will yield a page with some of the classics:

1) Type the following into the search box: anchor chain size

2) Change to the "all terms" radio button from the "any terms" radio button

3) Click on the search button

4) Peruse!

Hirilondë · Post by **Hirilondë** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:47 am

Maine Sail wrote:I use an old cinder block and some clothes line...

Bah, a cast iron radiator and sash chord beats that hands down!

LazyGuy · Post by **LazyGuy** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:45 am

I prefer using window weights. That way you can adjust how much holding power you have by calculating what you need and adding or subtracting weights.

EDIT:
It has been bothering be all day. While 99.9% of the people that read this forum understand just how much of a joke this is.... to eliminate any misinterpretation let me be clear that I was joking in my reference to the use of an adjustable number of sash weights to anchor a full keel sailboat in salt water. The only thing I would use for ANY boat in salt water is one or more purpose built quality anchors with the appropriate amount of chain and rode.

Quetzalsailor · Post by **Quetzalsailor** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:14 am

An advantage to sash weights is that if it's not quite heavy enough, you can add lead washers to the cord.

Best anchoring protocol I witnessed was the old fiberglass runabout with 6 drunks who wished to watch the July 4 fireworks in Annapolis. Their tackle was a somewhat oversized danforth and 15' of line. They could not understand why the boat would not stay put in 14' of water. Happily, they drifted off to leeward and missed everybody.

Perhaps a little advice: read the West Marine catalog; read any decent how-to boating book. Look at all the other boats in your marina. Think about where you will be anchoring. Buy a little on the large side of the recommendations. Don't buy the latest, unheard-of brand. Don't buy the cheepie knock-off.

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:55 am

For my little wooden rowboat, I actually did use a "knock-off." That is, it was the plug that was knocked off when they installed my (land) holding tank. The concrete plug with a wire-loop handle pre-cast in the top served as a dandy anchor. It also held the stern of the boat away from my tie-up point on shore (a long-fallen tree).

It was never left to its own devices though; always had adult (or dockline) supervision.

R.

Quetzalsailor · Post by **Quetzalsailor** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:48 pm

R,

I think that's a knock-out, not technically a knock-off.

Kudos for recycling!

D

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