So, we 're relatively new in the sailing game - so I 'm sure I can learn from the old salts that frequent the OCC 's forum...

My boat is a 28,000lb, 44ft cruiser (Outbound 44) with pretty high freeboard and therefore demands (I believe) some reasonable care during anchoring. We have an 80lb Manson Supreme on 5/16" Chain. Last year we were anchored out in winds up to 40kt and in depth of about 20ft.

What would be the recommendation on length of rode to deploy? (We dragged!)

Thanks,

Bill Balme

So, heading off to unfamiliar shores this year - with the prospect of anchoring in some relatively deep locations.

What 's the general consensus about the amount of scope to use if one is anchored in say 100ft?

Additional question: My rode is 275ft of 5/16 chain plus 100ft of 3/4 rope. If I were to anchor in 100ft depth, I 'd probably let the whole lot out... What 's the best way to secure the rope - since the gypsy isn 't really very good at holding rope - and my chain hook won 't do much good on rope!? I don 't have a sampson post and the closest cleat is very close - but does not have a fair lead to the anchor roller. I 'm thinking I 'd set up a bridle to both forward cleats using a rolling hitch?

Final question: Is 375ft enough?

Thanks!

Bill Balme