985crabs
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2000 V1900 Bay Series, Yamaha 150 Carb. 2
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Post by 985crabs on Jan 31, 2020 11:03:36 GMT -6
What is appropriate?
My fishing buddy came across a line with 14' of chain on it. We put it on the boat, but 14' of chain is a PITA to deal with. How much chain you guys use?
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Post by Juan on Jan 31, 2020 13:05:07 GMT -6
I think it depends on the boat and anchor size and style. I've always heard the "rule" is that you should have 1 foot of chain for every foot of boat length but I don't think that's a requirement as long as the chain is heavy enough to hold the anchor down and cause it to drag until it catches. I haven't used my anchor in so long I'm not sure but I think I have 12 ft of chain on my anchor rode.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jan 31, 2020 16:21:41 GMT -6
I have 8' on the front and a larger anchor with 12' on the rear. I use the front most times when I'm out and about, but if I'm mooring overnight, I swap the rear and front to make sure it's good. I haven't woken up with my boat on the beach in over two years now. There is a rule, but I think it has to do with 1 ft per so many feet of rope.
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Post by gnrphil on Jan 31, 2020 17:05:26 GMT -6
I heard 1' of chain per foot of boat length, I have about 8', not had a problem.
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mosquito13
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Location: the other West Coast
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Post by mosquito13 on Jan 31, 2020 20:15:38 GMT -6
Depends on what you use it for. Most of my offshore work is 30' to 60'. Before spot lock I used to do 10' of 1/2 link. I cut that to 6' and put the other 4' on my beach anchor. Between the spot lock on trolling motor and the talons I have not used anchors for anything buy tying up to the sand bar for sunset parties. More is how much rode you put out if your in deep water. Think that is 5 x the depth or 7 in seas.
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