Re: Second anchor suggestions

Bill Combs (ttursine@earthlink.net)
Thu, 02 Dec 1999 18:04:17 -0500


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
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> I need suggestions for a second anchor for our P-19.
> We have an 8 lb Danforth now. We are in Charleston,
> SC, so the bottom is usually sandy (lakes may have
> some grasses on the bottom I think). Please let me
> know what you think. Thank you!
>
> - Scott
> Charleston

When a 7 lb hi-tensile Danforth was my primary, I used a 4 lb Danforth
knock-off as a secondary. Never had a problem with it; the silly little
thing held like glue in sand! It's now tertiary, with a 16.5 lb Bruce as
the new addition.

Regards,

Bill Combs
WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987)
"Ursa Minor"
Fort Walton Beach FL
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