> > We have a Bruce and Danforth on the Mischief. Shot of both of them on the bow at 45 sec in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjHNSzZ0PxE > > MM > > On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Ronald Cyr wrote: > >> I am so confused as to what is the best anchor. A friend recommended the rocna, another recommended the CQR, etc. Can any one cut through this? >> >> We are cruising powerboat sailors and hang around South West Florida. We currently have a CQR on the boat (came with the boat) however, we are having a tough time getting the thing to grab. We have an all chain rode and I usually pay out 6:1. >> >> ron >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> _______________________________________________ >> http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com >> >> To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, >> unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com >

My first contribution to this board: Having anchored all over the world, in mud, sand, weeds, coral, rock, and coal dust, and having used a Bruce, Danforth, Fortress, grapnel, northill, kedge, claw, mushroom, hall, CQR, and Delta plow, I have six observations: 1. Size counts--use two sizes larger than you think you need. 2. Multiple anchors count--two anchors give four times as much holding power. 3. Set counts--dive or snorkel on your anchor to be sure it is set deep after backing down hard on it. 4. Chain counts--I learned the hard way that exclusive use of chain--not just 50 feet--makes a difference. 5. Scope counts--never use less than 10x the water depth of chain even if it means anchoring farther out. 6. Design counts--but not as much as you think. Given a choice of just one anchor for all bottoms and all conditions, I'd opt for an oversized CQR/Plow. Stephen, on Bayla On Feb 14, 2013, at 8:33 AM, Matt Mattson wrote: >> >> We have a Bruce and Danforth on the Mischief. Shot of both of them on the bow at 45 sec in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjHNSzZ0PxE >> >> MM >> >> On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Ronald Cyr wrote: >> >>> I am so confused as to what is the best anchor. A friend recommended the rocna, another recommended the CQR, etc. Can any one cut through this? >>> >>> We are cruising powerboat sailors and hang around South West Florida. We currently have a CQR on the boat (came with the boat) however, we are having a tough time getting the thing to grab. We have an all chain rode and I usually pay out 6:1. >>> >>> ron >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com >>> >>> To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, >>> unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com >> > > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com > > To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, > unsubscribe, etc.) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/options/great-loop_lists.trawlering.com