Quick anchor question

I have used both a 22 Delta and Manson Supreme--and in some holding tests I did in a combination mud/sand/shell type of bottom, the Manson did the best of all the anchors (except an FX 37 Fortress--my "storm anchor". ) The plow types at generally not as good in soft mud, so that is where a fortress works well, and as a stern anchor.

As for chain, 50 or so feet is usually plenty (1/4" High Test)--you want the windlass to be engaged in chain as you pull the anchor up. Power the boat up to the point where you will break out the anchor with the boat--and then use the windlass only to pull the anchor and chain up from the bottom.

If you are going to be boating in the PNW, also include in your anchoring gear several hundred feet of polyproplene rope, for tying to shore (rocks or trees.) I also carry 50 feet of 1/2" poly, with eye splices in each end, and an extra 20 feet of chain for around rocks when necessary. Often you will tie the stern to the shore--and anchor in deeper water.
 
thataway":3ucr6lgd said:
I have used both a 22 Delta and Manson Supreme--and in some holding tests I did in a combination mud/sand/shell type of bottom, the Manson did the best of all the anchors (except an FX 37 Fortress--my "storm anchor". ) The plow types at generally not as good in soft mud, so that is where a fortress works well, and as a stern anchor.
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Bob, if a Manson is the primary anchor and a Fortress the secondary, when you decide to deploy the Fortress, do you detach the Manson from your chain and attach the Fortress, or do you have the Fortress set up with its own chain and rode? I should think it would be awkward to deal with a 25# Manson off the bow roller.

Also, have you read this article which claims that the Rocna will dig in faster and hold longer than the Manson? Thoughts?

Warren
 
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