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Originally Posted by Bigsfish
Eric
Here is a question for you. Assuming your boat can easily carry the extra weight and your windless can lift the extra weight can an oversized anchor be detrimental?
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Yes, definitely. Specifically because you don't mention the degree of "detrimental" other than "boat can easily carry".
If one was to evaluate the average boat they would probably find that they were 25% or more overloaded w extra weight. Most any element of boat performance will be enhanced by weight reduction. Things most never think about like how promptly a boat slows or stops when throttled heavily in reverse. Lightness in a boat relative to performance is unquestionable.
Some would argue weight is a virtue. Some insignificant cases can be made. And the very essence of "trawler" is based on weight .. heavy cruiser. But "extra" weight is stupid. If you have an anchor that holds your boat what would you do w more weight? Show your friends that your anchor is really big? To grow hair on your chest .. essentially.
As I see it there's no excuse for excess weight.