Two Anchors

[martinwoolwich]

Just came back from a holiday on the BVI - had a brilliant time. The boat we chartered had two anchors on an electric windlass. Both were of the same type. Got me thinking.

If I had the chance of fitting two anchors and say that my cruising area was all of Northern Europe and the Med would I choose two different types, (to give maximum flexibility on holding), or two of the same to allow me best possible anchoring in a bad blow or could a careful selection of both give me maximum flexibility satisfying both jobs?

For the sake of argument assume a 56ft, 30 ton boat - 90 meters of chain available on each.

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[ccscott49]

If money were no object, I'd put two of those expensive anchors Hylas sells, cant remember what they are called, but fairly new technology. But failing that, a BIG cqr and a BIG fob type.

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