GL: CQR anchor problem

[Jim Ague]

>> purchased 45 lbs. CQR for my 32' Island Gypsy but now do not know how to
>> secure the plow head so that it will not tear up the bow pulpit in rough 
>> waters [storm].  I did not realize the plow head had so much play in it. 
>> The 32' shank is longer than I expected so may have to extend the pulpit.
>>
>> In trouble as usual but there must be a solution.........I hope !!!
>>
Of course many think that oversized anchors are the best way (weigh?) to go,
but I think 45# CQR is too big for a 32 footer. Typically I see 36# CQR's on
36' trawlers. Maybe you should consider a 35# or smaller.

-- Jim