Looking for advice

[hsb]

The newbee to the boating community needs some advice. I have recently purchased an 1800 sr3 and I'm looking to purchase an anchor. What type and size of anchor should I buy? Mainly inshore and coastal waters.

[Phillbo]

I would think a 9# Danforth with about 12' of chain would hold you well enough.

[mmwjr]

Hsb welcome aboard.

What type of bottom; sand, muck, rocky,...?

I believe Boating Magizine and or boatus just did an article on this and the danforth came out on top but if I recall test grounds were mainly sandy/muck.

[hsb]

Thanks Phillbo. I Appreciate the advice. What's your thoughts on a cqr?

[hsb]

Mmwjr

I'll look up the article.

It's mainly going to be rocky bottom and shoreline.

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by hsb

Mmwjr

I'll look up the article.

It's mainly going to be rocky bottom and shoreline.

From what I have read a cqr will do better on a rocky bottom.

[shrew]

Moved from 'Forum Suggestions' section to the 'General ' section.

[biggerseagar]

Hsb the article was in boatus.

Roger