Dashew's Progress
When Steve Dashew was building and selling big sail boats he favored oversize Bruce anchors such as he had on his own S/V, the 80' ketch Beowulf. When the 83' M/V Windhorse was built he went with a big Rocna of around 300#s. His latest personal vessel, a 78' FPB design, will use a 375# Manson Supreme.
He is going up at least 3 anchors in size from the manufacturers charts, likely because he likes very short scope, say less than 3: 1 most of the time.
It would appear bigger is better in Mr Dashew's eyes.
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