one?
What size, size anchor & rode, and how well is it performing?

I've got one. Don't really know how to size it. Currently running about
300 feet of 3/8" chain (too light for my boat) with a 43 pound
Danforth-type anchor. I talked to Kolstrand a few weeks ago about
enlarging the drum to carry heavier chain and was given an estimate of
around $1K for them to fabricate a wider drum and provide a new cover
(I'd be responsible for changing the mounting around, which would
probably be a huge job since I'd have to either change the way the chain
was lead or shift the entire windlass). So I called around a bit -
talked to a bunch of people - and have more or less decided to switch to
100' of 1/2" chain and 400' of 5/8" cable (rated about the same). One
advantage of cable is the cost: $.66 per foot compared to $2.50 for 1/2"
chain.

Pluses: quiet operation, fabulous power, relatively bullet-proof, can
run anything you want as a rode.

Minuses: Have to run the engine to operate, relatively hard to control
in small movements near the end on retrieval (fwiw, I have a new valve),
essentially impossible to use with a 2nd rode.

Keith

Cable (wire rope) is a good way to go...just be sure to replace it at the
first sign of rust.  Some form of coating (grease) will help extend the life
but can be messy.

George
M/V Ocean Lady

decided to switch to