T&T: Anchor,chain,rope specs and use

[tands]

> Tied in with all the above, does anybody have wind force per square 
> foot at a few different wind speeds? say 50 and 100 MPH? I think I 
> remember wind force varies as square of wind speed, so 100 MPH has 
> four times the force of 50 MPH. Is that right?

Rob,
In a previous life, I designed high voltage transmission lines. I can't
remember the formula for pressure, maybe someone else will give it to you, but
the real magic comes with the shape factor, which is part of the formula. We
typically used factors for a flat surface, and a round one. Darn if I know
what to use for a boat. I suspect the pressure will vary quite a bit based on
your shape factor assumption.
Ted G
DeFever 44, Amici
Branford, CT