Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
We are planning a spring cruise in a northern isolated, windy area with strong currents (beautiful though ). I want to ensure that our anchor lines are adequate. We have been using a 1/2" three strand nylon anchor line with 20 feet of chain, usually anchoring in about 30 feet depth with a Bruce anchor. When necessary we use a 5/16" polypropylene stern line to tie to shore.
Our E30+ weighs 9,000 lbs.
I've tried to check breaking strength for these lines, but what I don't know is how much pressure or weight is applied to our boat in various wind strengths.
I have been anchored with our current lines in 30 knot winds, and they held. Does anyone have any helpful information on how many pounds of pressure our boats experience in various wind strengths? I'm most doubtful about our stern line, but it's been good so far. But we obviously need to ensure that our main anchor line is also adequate.
Thanks for any help on this.
Frank
We are planning a spring cruise in a northern isolated, windy area with strong currents (beautiful though ). I want to ensure that our anchor lines are adequate. We have been using a 1/2" three strand nylon anchor line with 20 feet of chain, usually anchoring in about 30 feet depth with a Bruce anchor. When necessary we use a 5/16" polypropylene stern line to tie to shore.
Our E30+ weighs 9,000 lbs.
I've tried to check breaking strength for these lines, but what I don't know is how much pressure or weight is applied to our boat in various wind strengths.
I have been anchored with our current lines in 30 knot winds, and they held. Does anyone have any helpful information on how many pounds of pressure our boats experience in various wind strengths? I'm most doubtful about our stern line, but it's been good so far. But we obviously need to ensure that our main anchor line is also adequate.
Thanks for any help on this.
Frank
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