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how big,how much

Postby Rock Dog » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:32 pm

Looking to buy anchor for use on a 21 ft. Trophy for Admirilty inlet area for the Halibut drill.How heavy of anchor,how much and what size chain,is 300 ft. of rope enough? :?:
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Re: how big,how much

Postby Jadeo » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:49 pm

I would say that 300ft of line will work just fine on a calm day with little tide. I would lean twards somthing more like 500ft with 20ft of 5/16 chain and a 15ish pound Bruce type anchor that will keep you stuck nice in Butt zone around here.
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Re: how big,how much

Postby Nelly » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:43 pm

I can't argue with Jadeo's advice... 300' plus a minimum of half your boat's length in galvenized 3/8" Proof Coil chain should work fine.
A 12 lb Danforth anchor will work fine but a Bruce or CQR plow anchor would be better...and a little heavier on your wallet as well.

Finally, get an anchor float system to pull your anchor.
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Re: how big,how much

Postby Rock Dog » Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:24 pm

sounds like great advise,thanks for the feed back.Nelly what days are you at the boat show this year? cheers
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Re: how big,how much

Postby Nelly » Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:15 am

Hey Rock,
I'll be at the Seattle Boat show from Jan 28 to February 2nd. wave

Just look at the SBS Seminar schedule and you'll find me.

In fact, I'll find a copy of the Boat Show program and try to put one up on the site. spy
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Re: how big,how much

Postby Rock Dog » Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:28 am

GREAT! Thanks see ya there. thumbup
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