Ribcraft 4.8 Anchors

ribandlandy · 13 June 2011, 15:55

Hi all,

As above really, just wondering what would be the best anchor to get for my 4.8 to fit in the locker. Also what type would be best for mainly sandy bottom around south devon.

Many thanks in advance.

Simon

longjohn · 14 June 2011, 11:41

2kg bruce type (preferable stainless) - more than adequate - work for me

MustRib · 14 June 2011, 12:00

go with 1 kilo for every metre of boat..
5 kilo for yours to be safe - bruce type/danforth
don't skimp on the chain !

Channel Ribs · 14 June 2011, 12:45

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Originally Posted by MustRib

go with 1 kilo for every metre of boat..

I disagree, a 5kg anchor is excessive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MustRib

don't skimp on the chain !

I agree, it is the chain that does the work.

gotchiguy · 14 June 2011, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

I disagree, a 5kg anchor is excessive.

I disagree. a <5kg poor design anchor (grapnel) will not be sufficient.

Channel Ribs · 14 June 2011, 12:59

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

I disagree. a <5kg poor design anchor (grapnel) will not be sufficient.

Tut. I was going to type "so long as the anchor chosen is well proven for the useage, duration and ground types" but since no one had mentioned lunch hooks as yet I felt it was not needed.

BumbleAbout · 14 June 2011, 13:54

For lunch stops we use a 2kg Danforth which fits into the front locker easily.

For more secure overnight mooring we use a 5kg Delta (copy) which just about fits into the front locker together with the above 2kg Danforth !

Both with 5m of 10mm chain.

Around Salcombe, I suspect that the smaller anchor would be fine, but we went for the heavier addition "just in case".

spartacus · 14 June 2011, 22:12

The 4.8 anchor locker is snug to say the least. I'm using a 6kg grapnel anchor, 3m of chain and 50ft of rope. This is for temporary lunch-stop mooring only.

matt h · 14 June 2011, 22:57

2 kg danforth is ideal, 5 kg is bloody excessive
that what ribcraft would supply you as a standard fit

MustRib · 14 June 2011, 23:09

hmmm..... maybe I overspec'd the anchor then

wondered why I couldn't get the chain in the locker as well...

ribandlandy · 15 June 2011, 14:45

Thanks all for the replies, it is a small locker but looks like a Danforth is the way to go. What diameter chain should a go for with a 2kg Danforth. Sorry for all the questions but just want to get it right!!

MustRib · 15 June 2011, 14:51

I would have thought 6 to 8 mm would work
It does all the work - so don't skimp on the amount.