Anchor Guide Before you purchase an anchor, look at what others are using in your area and ask other boaters.The following is a Guide for the minimum size of a conventional 'Digging' type anchor (Plough, Fishermans, Bruce, Delta, CQR, Fortress, Guardian, ETC) for your vessel. | ANCHOR GUIDE | | Boat Length | 6m | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 12m | 14m | 16m | | Main Anchor | 11Kg | 12Kg | 13Kg | 15Kg | 17Kg | 23Kg | 30Kg | 38Kg | | Kedge Anchor | 5Kg | 6Kg | 7Kg | 8Kg | 9Kg | 12Kg | 15Kg | 19Kg |
1KG is approximately equal to 2.2 pounds. It is recommended that you carry 2 different types of main anchor, as well as a kedge anchor. Also, it is adviceable to carry a folding grapnel anchor in any tender or dinghy. Return to Anchoring Guides Return to Useful Information List
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