GL: CQR anchor problem

[Ron Rogers]

According to the Hiscocks (a world-girdling British sailing couple) 35 
pounds is the minimum size CQR that can be relied upon to hold. I had a 45 
pound CQR on my 16,000 pound, 37 foot cutter and it performed well. Setting 
requires good technique.

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Ague" <ague at usa.net>
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| 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.