Hello all, I have a C&C 37/40+ with a 15 kg/35 lb. Delta anchor and 4' of 8 MM chain. I can get the anchor up reasonably easily. I am thinking of upgrading the anchor to a 45 lb. Rocna or Mantus M1 because that is the size recommended by the manufacturer. My only concern is whether I'm going to find it particularly difficult to pull up without a windlass. I have a good anchor roller, and have installed a chain lock so I can pause if needed because the boat swings or to help pull the anchor out once we get the rode/chain vertical.
I'm not a hugely muscular guy, just a typical 5' 9" guy in his later 50s. I'd really like to avoid putting in a windlass, at least for now and the Delta has held pretty well in the sandy bottom here in west Florida. Thanks for your insights Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ "Astralis"Madeira Beach, FL (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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