JESSEDIVER49
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 2, 2013
- Messages
- 187
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Good Vibrations
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks Classic 42
I am a less than a year owner of a 42 Grand Banks. I recently returned from an offshore trip 80 miles from shore where we tied to a mooring. Planning next trip farther out and want to anchor in sand at a depth of 140 ft. using a Danforth fluke anchor.
Question: I need to buy 800-1000 ft of anchor line (boat only has 130 ft of chain and equal length line), what spec line should I use? 1/2" or 5/8"? stranded nylon? Is 900 ft enough for 140 ft?
I will not go out or try to anchor unless weather is ideal, meaning no more than 10-15 mph.
Question: I need to buy 800-1000 ft of anchor line (boat only has 130 ft of chain and equal length line), what spec line should I use? 1/2" or 5/8"? stranded nylon? Is 900 ft enough for 140 ft?
I will not go out or try to anchor unless weather is ideal, meaning no more than 10-15 mph.