Which Anchor

We changed from a CQR (copy?) on our cat to a (second-hand) Delta. That was a definite upgrade. So, as others have said, take your pick of second/third generation anchors.

Following on from this (and without trying to steal the thread) what is the recommended sizes of anchor to boat size ratio (lbs / kg to feet) that individuals use?

I am looking at purchasing a CQR for a 35 ft / 12 ton (approx) steel yacht but have no idea what size is best.

Any guidance wuld be appreciated.

Regards
Paul

Try one of these, they fold up very small for stowage but inflate to full size when you need them...
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Originally Posted by PEEJAYSEA

Following on from this (and without trying to steal the thread) what is the recommended sizes of anchor to boat size ratio (lbs / kg to feet) that individuals use?

I am looking at purchasing a CQR for a 35 ft / 12 ton (approx) steel yacht but have no idea what size is best.

Any guidance wuld be appreciated.

Regards
Paul

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Most suppliers publish size/weight recommendations. I'd go with what they suggest. You may not be aware that the CQR is now considered a first generation anchor and various second generation ones are reputed to set much more easily, and to hold better in extremis.

To say more would be to risk getting involved in anchor wars!

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Originally Posted by Twister_Ken

Most suppliers publish size/weight recommendations. I'd go with what they suggest. You may not be aware that the CQR is now considered a first generation anchor and various second generation ones are reputed to set much more easily, and to hold better in extremis.

To say more would be to risk getting involved in anchor wars!

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Also, a genuine CQR is the most expensive anchor on the market, stainless steel varieties excepted. A CQR copy would be a very poor choice.

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Originally Posted by whipper_snapper

Without getting into a bunfight about which 'next generation' anchor is best, it is of course true that the CQR is a perfectly good anchor that has served as the primary anchor for 1,000s of yotties for many years. The right CQR, used correctly will work very well so you might want to persist with it a little longer. Are you using a bridle on your cat? How are you ensuring it is set ? Perhaps convert this to a thread on anchoring technique rather than anchors and you MAY get a consensus without blood on the walls.

Just a thought!

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Originally Posted by whipper_snapper

Without getting into a bunfight about which 'next generation' anchor is best, it is of course true that the CQR is a perfectly good anchor that has served as the primary anchor for 1,000s of yotties for many years. The right CQR, used correctly will work very well so you might want to persist with it a little longer. Are you using a bridle on your cat? How are you ensuring it is set ? Perhaps convert this to a thread on anchoring technique rather than anchors and you MAY get a consensus without blood on the walls.

Just a thought!

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Served as a perfectly good way to end up on the rocks, as far as I'm concerned. I spent nearly 10 years cruising in America on a CQR where, unlike here, you can't count on finding a port to spend the night in in case of bad weather. Replaced it with a Spade of the same size and never dragged again.

Anything is an improvement on a CQR - probably a rock bound to forked stick would be better. I've had Delta and Rocna since on another boat; both miles better than the awful CQR, but neither as good as the Spade.