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Anchor rode-chain length
Guys-
I am planning to buy some new 3/8 in. BBB chain for my combination nylon and chain rode. I presently have 20 feet of chain with 250 ft of nylon 3 strand rode. Any thoughts on increasing the amount of chain?? Boat is 42 ft sloop. Generally anchor in 15-25 ft depths here in N England. I have a vertical electric windlass. Thanks!
Rodd
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- Anchor rode-chain length
- I'd put in 1 boat length of chain.
- I'd go with 60-75 feet
- I went with 125 feet on my 35 footer, and
- Well, listening to what you want and where you sail...
- All Chain - sleep better at night!
- 50-60 feet of chain based on water depth and your ideal of not using a snubber
- If you're in "shallow" water, and you add length of chain
- I generally do what you do and use a boat length of chain, the rest nylon.
- I'd put in 1 boat length of chain.
