yelbis
Member
Hi
Been having a debate with a few fellow boats owners reference my new Delta anchor. I have a Dehler 34 1992. Displacement 3.2 tonnes. fully laden approaching 4 tonnes at a guess.
Anchor is 15kg. This was recommended from known supplier. On numerous occasions shortly after a change of tide I have dragged up to 40 metres setting off the alarm. Rode length and calcs have all been
correct. My opinion is that the 15kg anchor is too heavy once capsized to set correctly if perhaps the boat itself is too light and in some way bobbing about and slowly dragging the hook. Whilst a faster moving heavier boat
will dig the anchor in as designed. Any experience or similar scenarios please advise.
I am thinking changing to a Rocna 10. this meets the specification on their website, although its only a 10 kg anchor.
Been having a debate with a few fellow boats owners reference my new Delta anchor. I have a Dehler 34 1992. Displacement 3.2 tonnes. fully laden approaching 4 tonnes at a guess.
Anchor is 15kg. This was recommended from known supplier. On numerous occasions shortly after a change of tide I have dragged up to 40 metres setting off the alarm. Rode length and calcs have all been
correct. My opinion is that the 15kg anchor is too heavy once capsized to set correctly if perhaps the boat itself is too light and in some way bobbing about and slowly dragging the hook. Whilst a faster moving heavier boat
will dig the anchor in as designed. Any experience or similar scenarios please advise.
I am thinking changing to a Rocna 10. this meets the specification on their website, although its only a 10 kg anchor.