anchor weight limit for a 24''

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I have two reels of strap material on mine (one for each 25Ib CQR) which I presume link onto the anchor chain. I havn't seen these on anyone elses boat. Are they a good idea Who sells them as I wanted to know how long they are?

They can be seen attached to the pullpit...

Arn't those reels simply for running a lightweight shoreline?
I thought I'd seen crew swimming ashore with the like in the Med', having backed up to a tree/rock after dropping their bower 1st ?

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I have a 35lb CQR on a 28-foot boat and I sleep very soundly at anchor.

[Probably due to all the Ibuleves I have to take for my backache. ]

But I find SWMBO can't lift the 35lber and yes, probably good you keep taking the pills if you sleep on a CQR!

 

[Zagato]

I have two reels of strap material on mine (one for each 25Ib CQR) which I presume link onto the anchor chain. I havn't seen these on anyone elses boat. Are they a good idea Who sells them as I wanted to know how long they are?

They can be seen attached to the pullpit...

Arn't those reels simply for running a lightweight shoreline?
I thought I'd seen crew swimming ashore with the like in the Med', having backed up to a tree/rock after dropping their bower 1st ?

Had a look at the survey and it just says "the two 25Ib CQR anchors are attached to webbing lines which are stowed in reels attached to the pulpit" Its looks the same material used in ratchet straps so they look to be strong enough! I wonder if the previous owner has adapted there use or if they are specifically for anchor use! I have taken them off until I find out more about them. The owner also put in a chain locker at the stern.

 

[Ubergeekian]

Its looks the same material used in ratchet straps so they look to be strong enough! I wonder if the previous owner has adapted there use or if they are specifically for anchor use! I have taken them off until I find out more about them. The owner also put in a chain locker at the stern.

Webbing anchor lines used to be advertised in the mags ~20 years ago. From memory, "ancoralina" was the main brand, though a quick google on that throws up nothing relevant now.

 

[Poignard]

Webbing anchor lines used to be advertised in the mags ~20 years ago. From memory, "ancoralina" was the main brand, though a quick google on that throws up nothing relevant now.

You kan't spell.

http://www.proboat.co.uk/item.asp?prod_id=110&cat_id=24

 

[Ubergeekian]

http://www.proboat.co.uk/item.asp?prod_id=110&cat_id=24

Ankarolina! I was close!

 

[Twister_Ken]

One reel (never seen two) is a popular added extra on the sterns of boats that moor bow to in the Med and Baltic. The stern anchor goes onto it. Beats having a ton of mucky warp messing up the cockpit.

 

[Zagato]

Thanks for that, much appreciated, it does seem to be a good idea, saves having to store so much chain. I don't think I will ever need two anchors so will just put one reel back on for now - it does look blimmen ugly attached to the pullpit though

Apologies to the OP but I wondered also what these straps were that run the full length of the boat on either side - the survey says they are deck safety webbings -to clip on, to grab hold of if you fall in ,I don't know???

 

[prv]

Apologies to the OP but I wondered also what these straps were that run the full length of the boat on either side - the survey says they are deck safety webbings -to clip on, to grab hold of if you fall in ,I don't know???

Jackstays - you clip your harness onto them in bad weather to keep you attached to the boat.

Along the side decks is not the best place to put them, as it gives you scope to fall over the side and be dragged, but it's very common because mounting them inboard while avoiding the various obstacles is harder to achieve.

Pete

 

[Zagato]

Ah thanks Pete, I'd better put them back then!! I have sooooo many questions but it's better not to ask them all at once

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

Jackstays - you clip your harness onto them in bad weather to keep you attached to the boat.

Along the side decks is not the best place to put them, as it gives you scope to fall over the side and be dragged, but it's very common because mounting them inboard while avoiding the various obstacles is harder to achieve.

Pete

along the side decks on some boats may be the only place to put them though.
You wil need these in a blow if having to go on deck, so you will need a safety line.
I would recommend to get a 3 way line so that you can attach the very short line to the jackstay and crawl along to keep your height and weight low. I've been there, done that and it really helps. Then you can attach the longer line to the mast or somewhere inboard from the side deck to make your way to the mast or where ever, when the short line is detached.
S.

 

[superawesometeam]

great stuff, appreciate it.

am still a newbie, so will have to go back and Google half of the stuff you all said, ha ha.

many thanks!

[except for coaster, who seems to deem himself judge & jury when it comes to a lack of respectable bio/photo]

 

[DownWest]

I was not really suprised at Coaster's reaction to your webname. Combined with the question.A look through past posts on anchors might be instructive.

 

[superawesometeam]

I can see your point, but it's an easy solve when doing a bit of checking up to my previous questions, no?

by all means, have your opinion, but a large photo that takes up half the screen is overkill.

anyway, didn't mean to take it off in this direction, thanks to all who chimed in!

 

[DownWest]

I don't underestand the photo bit, but if you look at the West adviser, they have a good page of advice about sizes of anchors relative to wt/length.

 

[superawesometeam]

headed there now.

appreciate it!

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

As already mentioned, plenty of good chain is at least as important.

Especially if you have a CQR!

First time I've seen you and another forumite posting here, nearly in agreement!
In fact I do believe you've actually had slanging matches on occassions.

 

[superawesometeam]

CQR?

have seen quite a few fans here of the CQR's, but have to be honest and say in the past year, I'd heard and read they they might not be as good as originally claimed?

how would they stand up against, say, [as melandnick* suggested] a Bruce or Cobra?

*hello mate!

 

[prv]

Ah thanks Pete, I'd better put them back then!!

Actually quite a few people (myself included) leave them unrigged most of the time because the sunlight slowly weakens the fabric. The obvious question at this point is "why use fabric then?"; the answer is that the steel wires people used to use can roll under your foot and trip you up, whereas you don't notice walking on a webbing strap.

Pete

 

[Ubergeekian]

have seen quite a few fans here of the CQR's, but have to be honest and say in the past year, I'd heard and read they they might not be as good as originally claimed?

how would they stand up against, say, [as melandnick* suggested] a Bruce or Cobra?

Oh god. You've done it now. You might as well have drawn a pentagram and chucked some burning incense around.

Here's a summary of the next hundred posts. Many people find a CQR fine, as long as it's big enough. Many people find Mansons fine, as long as they are big enough. Many people find Rocnas fine, as long as they're big enough. Many people find Deltas fine, as long as they're big enough. In all cases big enough means big enough to be fine.

Various people will tell you that some anchors are better than others. Ignore those of them who are actually trying to sell you an anchor and those trying to justify their own recent purchases, but do listen to those who have a boat similar to yours in the same area as yours.

Remember, though, that any design of anchor, from a Bugel to a lump of rock or a railway wheel, works perfectly well if it's big enough. By definition.

OK lads, pile in.