Anchor Rope SIze

[windknotnc]

What diameter rope are folks using on their anchor lines. I am needing to buy a new anchor setup for the 21' CC.

 

[jeffnick]

I'd think no larger than 7/16 unless you like the feel of 1/2. 3/8 would work for me.

 

[Megabyte]

3/8" 8-plait on my 25.
I would think you could use that, or 7/16" on a 21.

 

[DaleH]

A good rule of thumb is 1/8" of rode diameter for every 9' of hull length. So while 3/8" ride will certainly hold a 25-footer, I find 7/16" or even 1/2" rode to "feel' and deploy far easier on the hands .... as me, myself, and I be both the Captain and windlass! I'm sure 8-plait line is easy on the hands too, as that stuff is soft to the touch ...

See: http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/34.htm

 

[jeffnick]

I'm a 3 strand guy 'cause I like ease of splicing.

 

[SOUTHWINS]

i have 300 ft of 1/2" 8 plait on my 2120