Anchor line

[maharg]

I am looking at buying this...
3/8 X 150 ft. Nylon Anchor Line

For a 16.5 ft glassport (dry weight is 1800)

Tensile Strength of this line is 3,700lbs.

This should be fine for my boat correct?

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: Anchor line

Yes, I have 1/2 inch rode for my 10ft beam 30ft'er @ 6.700 #'s(dry weight)
So I think you'll be fine with that.

 

[cedarjunki]

Re: Anchor line

i prefer atleast 1/2" since its easier to grip.

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: Anchor line

CJ, He only has a 16ft boat. Where is he going to store 150 of 1/2 inch rode on it ??

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Anchor line

3/8" line is prenty strong for that job. Use a shackle and thimble to attach the line to the anchor. Chain is optional on that boat. The anchor should be about 8#, although a lighter one would work as well.

 

[HappierWet]

Re: Anchor line

I prefer a softer nylon that will stretch more for an anchor rode, opposed to a harder ( dacron I think ) line with less stretch for docking lines.
Don't forget the chain.

 

[H20Rat]

Re: Anchor line

I prefer a softer nylon that will stretch more for an anchor rode, opposed to a harder ( dacron I think ) line with less stretch for docking lines.
Don't forget the chain.

I have used anchor rodes that either have a long section of bungi cord, or are entirely bungi. Works surprisingly well, and doesn't have the storage/weight issues of chain. By getting rid of the shock load, it really decreases the need for a chain.

(disclaimer, only works in some instances, obviously you would never tie a 30 footer up overnight with this! i use it for shallow bay anchoring on a river or on the sandbars)

 

[cedarjunki]

Re: Anchor line

CJ, He only has a 16ft boat. Where is he going to store 150 of 1/2 inch rode on it ??

mines only 18'.
over 300' of 1/2" on board.


but the only reason i prefer it thicker is from dropping/pulling anchor multiple times during the day to change fishing locations.

 

[rbh]

Re: Anchor line

I have used anchor rodes that either have a long section of bungi cord, or are entirely bungi. Works surprisingly well, and doesn't have the storage/weight issues of chain. By getting rid of the shock load, it really decreases the need for a chain.

(disclaimer, only works in some instances, obviously you would never tie a 30 footer up overnight with this! i use it for shallow bay anchoring on a river or on the sandbars)

+1, give it a try, I know other people with the same size boat as yours and they love it.

 

[dave11]

Re: Anchor line

That should be just fine. I would add 6 feet of chain.

 

[rbh]

Re: Anchor line

With a bungee cord style anchor rode and a light boat there is no need for chain.
You set your ancohor, pull the boat with the stern line, unload what you need and let the boat go out as far as your stern line will allow or there is bungee tension.
Then tie off.
If you need anything pull the boat in.

 

[grego]

Re: Anchor line

What is bungee line called, and can i get it from Iboats??

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: Anchor line

mines only 18'.
over 300' of 1/2" on board.

Where do you store all that rode ??.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Anchor line

I would use 5/16 3 strand Nylon for that boat. In Fact I use 5/16 3 strand on my 21 foot boat with 200 feet of line on one of my anchors.
I have anchored in very strong winds and the 4 plus mile per hour currents just inside the golden gate bridge.

 

[cedarjunki]

Re: Anchor line

Where do you store all that rode ??.

i carry 3 anchors. 1 in the bow and 1 on each side.