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by martydiaz
Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Anchor Size
Replies: 21
Views: 7509

Re: Anchor Size

Its a Danforth type.
by martydiaz
Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Anchor Size
Replies: 21
Views: 7509

Re: Anchor Size

I just checked the anchor that came with my used Mac 25 and its 9lb with no chain. This looks inadequate to me.Might be ok as a secondary but I wouldn't want to risk it with some of the wild people I have seen on Lake Michigan. What is the best way of affixing chain to this anchor? I'm pretty handy ...
by martydiaz
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Anchor Size
Replies: 21
Views: 7509

Re: Anchor Size

Thanks for all the info. Although I will be trailering most of the time I remember some very choppy water while watching the the Air and Water show and some very tense anchoring issues with the Cat 30. Being a fireman I tend to be more of a "belt and suspenders" type of guy. I will lean mo...
by martydiaz
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Anchor Size
Replies: 21
Views: 7509

Anchor Size

Hello I am new to the board. I recently purchased a Mac 25 and am in the process of refurbishing it. My question is how heavy of an anchor should I have? I plan to sail in Lake Michigan but will probably avoid any serious weather until I develop my skill set. I crewed aboard a 30 Ft. Cat for several...