by GreenLake » Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:05 am
I have a Danforth anchor that works well in local conditions. I think it's well over 3lbs, but can't be sure from memory. Used it only once or twice. I've been on other boats where the "anchoring" was above the water line. That is, anchor brought out when beaching the boat.
Be careful with chain.
I rescued a fellow's DaySailer after his chain had wrapped itself around the anchor (I think he had a rather small Danforth one) and formed a "ball". Saw the boat drift away with the tide, barely impeded by that "ball of chain" and rowed after it before it disappeared into the night.
Chain alone will not help if the anchor isn't set well. In our local condition, if a Danforth sets well, it's nearly impossible to break out.
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