Thread: Stern Anchor
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Old 11-26-2019, 07:46 PM   #1
Fletcher500
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Stern Anchor

Most of the anchorages in our area are typically single anchor.

There are a few spots I have visited where a stern anchor is also used.

I had a stern anchor left over from a previous boat that didn't work very well and gave it away.

I need to get a larger one for the current boat (45 ft. LOA, 40K lbs.).

Conditions: 20 to 40 ft. depth, sand, tucked inside coves, mostly mild-moderate conditions with other boats, sometimes in close proximity.

A few questions for people who have experience using stern anchors:
  1. -What size are you using, and your boat size?
  2. -Anyone using a Fortress (I wouldn't as a primary, but for a stern anchor they are light weight, and appear to be easily taken apart for storage).
  3. -How much chain do you have in your rode?
  4. -What size chain link?

Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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