My plan was to use the biggest anchor I then owned (the 7# Danforth Hi
T) in (chained) tandem with an 8# grapnel on one rode and a 4#
Danforth knock-off in similar tandem on a second rode. Never did have
to implement the plan, but the two Danforths did hold well in about 50
knots in a couple of truly terrible squalls -- when the big cats that
shared my shallow water anchorage did some dragging.
In the past, the 7 pounder has held (in sand) whenever it was called
upon to do so. Nonetheless, I've now added a 16.5# Bruce on a bow
roller and with 100' of chain, primarily for its ease of setting. If
that and the Danforth don't do the job, shame on me and them!
Regards,
Bill Combs
WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987)
"Ursa Minor"
Fort Walton Beach FL
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