What anchor for the 371?

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Hanse spec's the Delta 22lb for the 371. Is it big enough? 
What is everyone using? 
Do other anchors fit the bowroller well?

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371-#235 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 14 February 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 272	Post Options Post Reply Quote 371-#235 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What anchor for the 371? Posted: 14 February 2004 at 19:10
	Hanse spec's the Delta 22lb for the 371. Is it big enough? What is everyone using? Do other anchors fit the bowroller well?

freya Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 28 February 2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote freya Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 February 2004 at 05:59
	Hi 371-#235, I have a 411 in Australia which arrived in December. I am using a Manson 35 lb from New Zealand and consider it too light for a 411. For a 371 however I would use a 35lb. The problem with the Hanse anchor set up is that the anchor locker is quite close to the bow. The anchor arm must therefore be shorter so as to allow the hatch to shut and this usually means a smaller anchor. I am surprised at the Hanse recommendation of the Delta 22. In Australia that would be considered dangerously small for a 37 ft yacht. I suspect it has a short arm and fits snuggly. I leave my 35 lb in the locker and pull it out when needed. Chris C

marcust Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 11 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 157	Post Options Post Reply Quote marcust Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 March 2004 at 09:20
	I have the next size delta up from the standard spec and it fits in the bow roller fine. The standard spec delta should be ok - don't forget that the delta's weight to holding strength ratio is better than for other anchors .. e.g. a 16lb delta supposedly does the job of a 22lb CQR. The delta supplied is the one reccommended by the manufacturers for the size of boat. But if you intend to do lots of anchoring you should certainly consider something larger - the biggest you can carry the better - and have a second anchor on board too. Anyway, there's no trouble stowing the bigger delta on the bow and there is plenty of room inside the anchor locker should you find an anchor that doesn't fit on the bow.

371-#235 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 14 February 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 272	Post Options Post Reply Quote 371-#235 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 March 2004 at 16:36
	Thanks Marcus, I will order the 35lb Delta. The boat is shipping from Greifswald on March 25 and will be here mid-April. Getting harder to sleep at night. Bob

Atlantico Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 03 March 2004 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Atlantico Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 March 2004 at 21:41
	Thanks You all, I was going to order a 10kg delta but didn't feel at ease with this decision; I'll go for the 16kg one. Mine is going to arrive on July here in sunny Italy. Kind regards, Luca.



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