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  1. Pascal, Jan 19, 2022
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    Ended up buying the 396 pounder. Should have it waiting by the time we get back home. We may not even have to extend the SS much if any. We ll see how it fits. What it is I don’t care! I need a real anchor /)
  2. Pascal, Feb 7, 2022
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    Picked it up this morning. Thanks for the lead... it was left over from Hatteras, apparently they used them on their 118

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  3. Pascal, Feb 7, 2022
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    Picked it up this morning. Thanks for the lead... it was left over from Hatteras, apparently they housed them on their 118
  4. Gotwex, Feb 7, 2022
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    You can always do what this guy does if they don't fit on your backing plates. ????


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  5. Pascal, Feb 9, 2022
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    Installed. It actually fits pretty well

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  6. motoryachtlover, Feb 9, 2022
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    Those toenails might need some work. Look like mine
  7. Danvilletim, Feb 9, 2022
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    Nice! We are hauled out and I thought it would be a good idea to drop the chain and paint it. Holly **** hauling that chain back in by hand is tough! Fork lift got the 296lb anchor but the chain was a work out!!
  8. Pascal, Feb 9, 2022
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    I m really not a big fan of hydraulic windlasses for that reason.
  9. Pascal, Mar 14, 2022
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    Ok. Problem solved. Anchored 4 or 5 times on this trip so far and have dragged using a lot less chain than before. And we ve had 20/25 kts.

    anchor is storing pretty well too

    size matters :)
  10. Capt Ralph, Mar 14, 2022
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    Have or have not dragged with less chain? I'm sure you meant not but I had to reread it a few times.
  11. Pascal, Mar 14, 2022
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    Lol. Not dragged obviously. Edit window is closed
  12. rtrafford, Mar 14, 2022
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    Size does matter. "New" pool aboard had no dragging as we were tied up in Quail Valley for a long weekend. Given the effort of trying to drag it through the silt for all of 25 feet, I'd say there won't be any issue when we are actually relying on it...
  13. Pascal, Mar 14, 2022
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    Glad to hear it is being out to good use
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