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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Anchors, Power Anchors (Power Pole and Talon) and Windlass => Topic started by: sonny200ccp on October 07, 2013, 04:35:27 PM

Title: anchor size
Post by: sonny200ccp on October 07, 2013, 04:35:27 PM

what size do i need, how much chain, how much rope? its a 1984 200ccp.

Title: Re: anchor size
Post by: seabob4 on October 07, 2013, 06:45:11 PM

First question...what is your normal anchoring depth?  Understanding the 7:1 scope and all...

Title: Re: anchor size
Post by: sonny200ccp on October 07, 2013, 06:49:54 PM

from 20' to 100'.

Title: Re: anchor size
Post by: seabob4 on October 07, 2013, 07:30:25 PM

If you have a lot of current or windy situations, I'd go with 300' of 1/2" line with 15' of 3/8" proof-coil or type BB chain.  The anchor selection will depend on your bottom structure...

Title: Re: anchor size
Post by: gran398 on October 07, 2013, 07:52:38 PM

Same topic, six weeks back...and from the West Coast:

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Title: Re: anchor size
Post by: sonny200ccp on October 07, 2013, 10:11:44 PM

Sand mostly. After reading all of that I
Own a 13 lb a friend just gave me so I'll
Put 10' of chain and 100' of 1/2 rope and
Never again anchor deep water.