T&T: All chain rode scope question.

[R C Smith Jr]

On 8/29/06 7:37 PM, "ralph" <ancora@cox.net> wrote:

> I am looking for an all chain rode anchoring scope
> table. Chapman's nor the Coast Guard Auxiliary Seamanship manual has
> anything on all chain rode scope. I need something in black and white.

Ralph, that may depend on the anchor. I am using a SuperMax right now in
Nantucket harbor at the manufacturer's recommended 7:1. Working well in 20k
with gusts to 30k. 5:1 works okay for me most of the time, but the SuperMax
guy (Andy (601) 442-1630) says not to trust it when the wind picks up.

There may not be a correct-for-any-anchor chain scope table...

Hope it calms down tomorrow...I need to start heading home.

Bob
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