Petercatterall
New member
Just reading the interesting responses to a recent anchor question. I looked up the method of splicing on a rope to the chain and am considering trying this. My question to the experts is quite basic. I currently have around 50 yards of chain and a heavy anchor, enough I guess for basic use (on my 32 ft motor sailor).
But what about emergencies or abnormal situations? what else should I carry? there are a couple of those 'foldy out fluke type anchors' but nothing else.
Should I invest in a good long length of heavy duty rope which I could use as a tow rope or with the folding anchors or to extend the main anchor etc etc?
Would it be reasonable to attach this to extend the existing chain when required. Would it be worth getting a bit of chain on the heavier of the two folding anchors?
What length and thickness of additional rope is recommended?
I will be grateful for any specific or general advice on this.
But what about emergencies or abnormal situations? what else should I carry? there are a couple of those 'foldy out fluke type anchors' but nothing else.
Should I invest in a good long length of heavy duty rope which I could use as a tow rope or with the folding anchors or to extend the main anchor etc etc?
Would it be reasonable to attach this to extend the existing chain when required. Would it be worth getting a bit of chain on the heavier of the two folding anchors?
What length and thickness of additional rope is recommended?
I will be grateful for any specific or general advice on this.