Anchors - 16' C-Dory Recomendations

tom&shan · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 316 Photos: Dakota

C-Brats,

Working away in the snow on my "new" C-Dory I have a question about anchors. The previous owner didnt seem to have any need for one, found it rolled up and rusted in the bow storage.

I like the idea of a anchor set up over the bow, like C-Voyager has it, how do you set up an anchor like that, where do you store the chain and rope. What do you install into the bow for that type of setup? Any advice folks can give me on an ideal anchor setup?

Also - for a 16' Angeler - to be used in Puget Sound, recomendations for anchor weights, chain length, rope length, size, etc.

Thanks,

Tom

oldgrowth · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:07 pm Post subject:

Tom – did you look at my Boat Projects album starting here?
After you look at the photos post any questions you have and I will be happy to answer them.
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Dave

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:21 pm Post subject:

Tom, that's an excellent solution. Go for it.... A better tutorial cannot be found.. Thumbs Up

charlie

thataway · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject:

Without going into the subject of type of anchor for different sea beds (and the Bruce is popular for the PNW)--I like the Guardian series by Fortress for smaller boats. They are light weight, and can be easily stowed by removing a couple of bolts (you should not reuse nylox nuts).

A lot depends on how deep you are anchoring. Generally in a boat that size I would use 10 feet or less of 3/16 " chain. 3/8" rope in a lenght which would give you 7:1 scope in the max depth you are anchoring--and calculating the depth--add the height of the bow off the water to the water depth--ie 50 feet--make it 54 feet and buy about 400 feet of rope. Sounds like a lot--but if you get caught in a blow and have to ride it out--it may be what saves you. I have one 300 foot double braid 3/8" nylon rode I have owned for over 40 years--used it on boats from 12 to 62 feet in lenght. Normally 3 strand rope is used for anchors. However I have found that the "hand" (ability to bring the rope in by hand) of a line is better with the double braid as is abrasion resistance... but the 3 strand gives more elasticity and is cheaper.

Dave has an excellent set up on his boat. Don't skimp on anchors or anchoring gear.