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[Guest]

Got to the boat today and got some things done, One of my things on the to do list was to check out the anchor. I'm not a trusting guy and like to tie to a bouy for the night, not a big fan of trusting the anchor. What I found on the anchor was SLCLAW 20 kgs, I'm assuming that this is a 20 KG anchor,

My question is, IF set right is this enough anchor for a Bayliner 3870.

Call me chicken if you will but this is one place that I think OVERKILL would be a good thing.

Thanks

Mike

[dmcb]

I have a 43# Bruce on my 38xx which is about the same weight as your anchor. Its overkill but I like it that way. Held in a 140 mph blow.

Doug

[NeilW]

There is no such thing as overkill when considering an anchor. Bigger is better, and lots of chain is good!

[Guest]

Like this only 20KG?

[Guest]

reel time wrote:
Got to the boat today and got some things done, One of my things on the to do list was to check out the anchor. I'm not a trusting guy and like to tie to a bouy for the night, not a big fan of trusting the anchor. What I found on the anchor was SLCLAW 20 kgs, I'm assuming that this is a 20 KG anchor,

My question is, IF set right is this enough anchor for a Bayliner 3870.

Call me chicken if you will but this is one place that I think OVERKILL would be a good thing.

Thanks

Mike

The 20K claw anchor is common for that boat. Is it the best anchor? There are many opinions on that, and many anchor performance reviews to consult. Much of this has been covered by previous threads, and worth a look. I just went through the process of research and have settled on a 20kg Delta Fast Set. It is actually rated for a larger vessel (50') but I believe that more is better if your windlass can handle it. I'm using a 16kg CQR as a backup anchor, as it was originally my #1.

[Guest]

Is this anchor overkill or just enough, I guess that's more of what my question is. I have over 100"' of chain. Wingless your anchor looks just like mine, except for the 20 kg part.

Thanks

Mike

[Guest]

Properly set, with reasonable scope, in a good holding bottom, that is plenty of anchor for your boat.

See how many variables there are? Your boat will not be able to carry an anchor big enough to ignore all three conditions.

[ksanders]

Personally I think you're fine with that anchor for your 38' boat.

The other part of the equation is your rode.

On our smaller boats we always carries 50' of chain and 600' of rode.

On our 4788 we had 100' of chain and 600' of rode put on. We use a 30 kg bruce type anchor.

[mmichellich]

I would always trust my anchor and chain over an unknown buoy, unless my anchor was too light.

[Guest]

I think you'll be fine, Mike. Learning how to properly set it is the key.

[Shocking]

Weight of your boat / 500 = minimum lbs anchor

is a general rule I was taught

[Machog]

dmcb, "a 140mph blow". Where the hell was that-hurricane in Florida?

Machog

[k2duck4]

Nice boat its the same model and year as ours. We use 25k CQR with 200 ft of chain and 400 ft of rope. we anchor all the time and sometimes in pretty foul weather. touch wood we have never dragged or slipped.

Ken

1985 3870

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