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Old 08-10-2016, 12:06 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Dave R View Post
My stern anchor is 4.4 lbs and my bow anchor is 22 lbs. If my stern anchor starts dragging, it's time to go or time to re-position the boat so that the bow faces into the wind. The stern anchor does not need to be nearly as big as the bow anchor unless you are anchored incorrectly (bow not facing the wind) When using two anchors at the bow and stern, you really should re-position the boat if the wind shifts more than 45 degrees or so.
Makes sense--I'm toying between the 2# and 8#. The former is $38, the latter $75. I'm thinking I could use the 8# as my primary in no-wind situations or stern and the 13 when I absolutely don't want to move.

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