Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 250 Specific Forum
 Anchors		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

jking
Navigator

Member Avatar

110 Posts
Initially Posted - 01/05/2006 :  23:35:29  Show Profile
Is anyone using Fortress anchors as the working hook on the 250? The FX-11 is the recommended size for the boat, but how well does it fit into the anchor locker (with 20' of chain and 200' rode)?

Also, if anyone is using a secondary anchor off the stern (to prevent sailing around the rode), what size has worked well?
John
250 WB #887
'Flying Wasp' , formerly 'MAD MOM'
Edited by - on

Capt. Kurt
Navigator

Members Avatar

185 Posts
Response Posted - 01/06/2006 :  17:43:53  Show Profile
I purchased a 13lb anchor / rode package from [url="http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/10001/-1/10001/49502/10001/704/11206/5"]west marine[/url] and am happy with it. It fits just right into the anchor locker. I wrapped some black electrical tape around the ends of the anchor pivot bar so it doesnt mar the fiberglass in the locker.

Kurt
#818 C250WK 'Tortuga'
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

AADIVER
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
966 Posts
Response Posted - 01/07/2006 :  00:31:55  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
IMHO, best ground tackle combo is 25' of 1/4" chain, 190' of nylon rode, and the largest Bruce that will fit in the locker. A Bruce is an all terrain hook, the Danforth ONLY for sand or mud. I have a small Danforth with a short chain and rode in the aft port lazerette as a "lunch hook".
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.