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What size anchor?

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:30 pm
by avidsailor
I own a 22ft. What size anchor should I consider. I am looking at a Danforth.

Re: What size anchor?

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:06 pm
by Reality
depends on where sailing.

Re: What size anchor?

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:07 pm
by Reality

Re: What size anchor?

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:37 am
by CaptainScott
Another thing to consider is what type of rode you use.
Rope, chain or a combo. If you can get 10' of chain at the anchor your holding power will go up!
The more chain the merrier because of the weight of the chain. However on a 22'r any length of chain becomes a hassle to deal with.

My 22's I always had at least first 10 feet of chain and the rest rope.

Just a thought!

Scott

Re: What size anchor?

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:15 pm
by avidsailor
Thanks for your input. I found a Danforth Model 600 at an estate sale. Included chain and a small rode. Paid $15.00

Re: What size anchor?

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:16 am
by CaptainScott
Good price! Congrats!

Re: What size anchor?

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:22 pm
by B&G Clinger
I dont see how you can go wrong at $15. If it works......great. If not.....use it somewhere else, or you can always sell it and get your 15 bucks back I would think.