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Boat Forum / Cruising / July 2004Chain for Delta anchor
Looking at anchors, I notice that the Delta carries a recommended chain size smaller than a Bruce or CQR. In other words, an 88# Delta with 3/8" chain versus a 66-75# anchor of another type with 1/2" chain. I am thinking that a bomb-proof anchor is a good idea. At least one size larger than recommended. But if you get into 1/2 inch chain you are talking a lot of weight in chain! Why does the Delta use smaller chain? If you have, say, a 55 foot light/medium displacement boat, wouldn't an 88 pound Delta with 3/8 chain be a great secure anchor-rode combination with a lot less weight and cost than a Bruce or CQR? PBM > Looking at anchors, I notice that the Delta carries a recommended > chain size smaller than a Bruce or CQR. In other words, an 88# Delta > with 3/8" chain versus a 66-75# anchor of another type with 1/2" > chain. <snip> Take a look at C4 grade, 3/8" chain, with the Delta 88. It is what my windlass supplier is recommending for my 60,000 lb boat. SFWIW, they do a lot of work in the commercial and military markets. HTH Lew I'd say its probably a matter of "style." You might also ask why the other anchor requires such a heavy chain. This has nothing to do with the strength of the chain, its just means that the other anchor company feels the extra weight will help hold it on the bottom better. I'm not sure this is a great advantage. Frankly, I favor lighter weight solutions, on the theory that the most important part of anchoring is ending up well set in the correct place. Lighter gear makes that a lot easier, especially on smaller boats without a windlass. However, its seems you're well into the "windlass required" range anyways. BTW, I use a Delta 35 with 50 feet or 5/16 as a primary, and a Fortress FX23 with 10 feet of chain as a secondary for 10,000 pound catamaran.  Signature-jeff www.sv-loki.com "The sea was angry that day, my friend. Like an old man trying to send back soup at the deli." > Looking at anchors, I notice that the Delta carries a recommended > chain size smaller than a Bruce or CQR. In other words, an 88# Delta [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > PBM |
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