Reply To: anchor size

Hi Yann

I think the answer about anchor size depends on what type of anchoring you want to do, and how ofter. Catamarans have a lot of windage so need a relatively heavy anchor to help keep the boat in place. 35lbs would be good. UK has mostly mud or sand, with reasonable to good holding and so a CQR will usually hold quite well. In other areas of the world (the Canariy Islands and the Mediterranean for example) there are areas where the holding is not so good and anchoring becomes more difficult. The German Bugle anchor with its sharp point and roll bar will often work better than the CQR and also better than the Delta. A flat Danforth anchor wil be especially good in soft sloppy mud. I would use 35lbs on an HT and with as much chain as you can accommodate if the holding is poor. If in doubt put out more scope of chain and warp than you think you might need (unless other boats are too close to do so). The handbook carries an article about anchoring if you want to re read that for reference.

Good luck, and safe anchorages……

Chrissie