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Wanted- Cruising Anchor- South Australia

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Created by muirs > 9 months ago, 8 Dec 2009
muirs
SA, 165 posts
8 Dec 2009 2:35PM
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hey,

Anyone got a cruising anchor suitable for a 31ft yacht that they want to sell or lend for a couple weeks over christmas?
The one on the boat is to small for overnight stays in temporamental anchorages.

Cheers!!

Sam

MicMac07
VIC, 8 posts
8 Dec 2009 9:24PM
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Hi Sam I have a 45lb Plough Anchor I could loan you.I'm down at warrina cove will be down there this thursday arvo to saturday lunch time.

Cheers
Michael

saltiest1
NSW, 2575 posts
8 Dec 2009 11:59PM
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are you using chain?

muirs
SA, 165 posts
9 Dec 2009 11:09AM
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Terrific!
We're using full length chain. Is a plough anchor going to be okay for north coast of K.I. I've been told fisherman's anchors are a better all round anchor for S.A.?
45lb sounds fairly large, what boat do you usually use it on?
Definately keen for a lend if it's going to be suitable- in exchange for some beer or wine or whatever floats your boat.
My ph no. is 0421116499

cheers,

Sam

cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
9 Dec 2009 11:45AM
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With a 45lb plough holding a 31ft yacht you would probably rip the bow out of the yacht before the anchor would let go.

MicMac07
VIC, 8 posts
10 Dec 2009 9:26AM
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muirs said...

Terrific!
We're using full length chain. Is a plough anchor going to be okay for north coast of K.I. I've been told fisherman's anchors are a better all round anchor for S.A.?
45lb sounds fairly large, what boat do you usually use it on?
Definately keen for a lend if it's going to be suitable- in exchange for some beer or wine or whatever floats your boat.
My ph no. is 0421116499

cheers,

Sam


The plough will be fine, and yes the fisherman would be a better choice. I use it on my compass 28, but only as a back up, I usually use a marsh stockless type because it’s smaller and easier to pull up as I don’t have a windlass and it holds well too. With the plough if use you enough scope (3:1 with chain) it will hold well.

MicMac07
VIC, 8 posts
10 Dec 2009 9:27AM
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cisco said...

With a 45lb plough holding a 31ft yacht you would probably rip the bow out of the yacht before the anchor would let go.


LOL true



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