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hi all and thanks for previous answers on other subjects, this time round im looking for information on what other boaters who use the area around largs and fairlie quey or that area arran etc . im now at the stage i want to get my anchors and chain etc so would be really apprecitive if anyone who has experience in this area (clyde) to let me know what they think is the best couple of types of anchor (main one and maybe a spare or different type) i should not be goping out that far from clyde arran etc so please advise me as to what type and weight of anchor how much chain /rope etc.? i have got myself a fjord 21ft cruiser with inboard engine.?

and while im on the subject whats the story with anchor bouys and trip lines and what about these lead weights you put over the chain are they any good. as i may spend one or 2 overnight fishing and would like to be anchored properly. (pp.s PASSED my day skipper so im delighted thanks to all who gave me some pointers you really are true gents.)
ive tons more questions but i need some mentor with loads of time and patience things like long or short shaft outboards what i need ? and many more. so any volunteers out there help me out i would be so grateful. i really believe in karma and what goes around comes around. thanks again john.
 
Ho No! Not anchors on Christmas Day! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
OK cyberpunx, I forgive You.
You are pretty new on here.
But Anchors Collision Regs, well there are a couple of other Hardy Perennials that get "Done to Death" on ere and cause much frothing at the keyboard.
However,
On the back cover of a little booklet, that popped out of My Crimbo present.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old hactually.
It goes on to say
Whilst we look forwardd to chatting to you on our website, we really hope you will come over and visit us in person one day.
Please come as you are
In the Leasholders' Cupboard we've suppllied the right attire to identify your plot.
A pair of size 12 Wellingtons (approxiamately one foot long), head gear against low flying geese, string to secure your trousers against inquisitive stoats and an ANCHOR , on the BREEZIEST of days we wouldn't want you to be BLOWN OUT TO SEA!!!. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
So maybe, Hey, you could help me.
I need to do this Isley Malty gig.
As it is in your Country and I am a complete novice in things to do with scotch whiskey , perhaps you could advise me as to the type of anchor required.
No doubt you will get loads of advice on ere ref sea anchors.
There are loads of right good ankers on ere! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hey up! and congrats on You Day Skipper ticket, good fun innit
Happy Christmas
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thanks for the reply i wasnt expecting it on xmas but thanks i know the basics about anchors but was interested in what best type for the clyde area
cheers again
 
You'll need kelp cutters then.

seriuosly tho' I used a danforth in the area for years, but you do need to be on the bow to set it in a light coloured patch of water so it lands on the sand. Drop it (or any other anchor type) into kelp & it will hold until your meal is set. Then, just as you sit down & peer out of the window you will see the coastline slip by in an everchanging panorama.

Read your chart to select good holding ground & most anchor types will not fail, provided they are set in properly. Angel weights may help in severe weather or to reduce your swept circle, but I have only used mine (4" cut off a 8" steel bar, with half a chain link welded to it for atachment) a couple of times in 20 odd years.
 
As said before, this question has come up many times, then folk get flamed for answering one way or tuther.

On a bigger boat. The answers quite easy. About 60 metrer of chain, an electric anchor winch and a decent anchor.

On a 21ft boat, all this might not be possible, so a compromise has to be reached. Which may also include. No mooring overnight.
 
I sailed (forgive me !!) on the Clyde (Gareloch, Kilcreggan, Dunoon, Rothesay, Tighnabruach and Tarbert) for many years in the sixties including the annual trip out west (Crinan Canal and points north). Throughout those years, on a 24 footer McGruer built sloop, I used a trusty CQR (cannot remember the size) and 20 fathom of chain - no windlass !

It always held securely even in very foul weather. When things became hairy I lowered a 14lb butchers weight on a large bow shackle down the anchor cable until it was hanging about 3-6 feet above the sea bed. This improved the anchor grip by increasing the horizontal pull and reducing the upward pull.

The dahn sarf idea (that I use now) of combination chain/rope was not considered a good idea with the rough sea beds found in the Clyde and Western Isles.

Tom
 
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