Andy G
Hospitality Officer
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2010
- Messages
- 1,897
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Sarawana
- Vessel Make
- IG 36 Quad Cabin
In the discussion of anchor size, the question of rode length kept coming up.I have long thought my boat has the bare minimum for safe anchoring, and am thinking of adding least 100' to the present 160'x 1 1/2"chain rode set up.
I very rarely,if ever, anchor in depths of over 45', however the posts seem to suggest that my present set-up is only good for about 30' for safe overnight anchoring.I have never dragged an anchor, however I think more rode would be sensible.
I am wondering whether to stay with all chain or to splice on some nylon line.
By the way my winch is a Lofran, so it can handle both chain and rope. Our sea bed in this part of the world tends to be sand/mud combinations.
I very rarely,if ever, anchor in depths of over 45', however the posts seem to suggest that my present set-up is only good for about 30' for safe overnight anchoring.I have never dragged an anchor, however I think more rode would be sensible.
I am wondering whether to stay with all chain or to splice on some nylon line.
By the way my winch is a Lofran, so it can handle both chain and rope. Our sea bed in this part of the world tends to be sand/mud combinations.