Dennis:
I agree with your assertions that “... more chain or heavier chain or both or more scope ...” remain our first
line anchoring strategy.
I don’t understand your vehement objections to the ADDITIONAL security a Sentinel can offer.
With all due respect, you’ve said nothing (including your CV) that indicates you understand the physics/mechanics of how
anchors &
rodes work, and behave under dynamic conditions.
FWIW:
“Southbound” (C&C 29'' @ 6800# dry) carries 4
anchors:
Fortress FX23 (clipped on bow rail) c/w 10'' of 3/8" High Test Chain + 200'' of 5/8" Three-Strand Nylon. My all-round first choice, weighs only 15 Lbs, /w incredible holding power.
35#
Delta (on bow roller) c/w 50'' of 3/8" H.T. chain & 200'' 3-Strand 5/8" Nylon.
22# Bruce (in
anchor locker) c/w 30'' of H.T. chain & 150'' 1/2" Double Braid Nylon. Worked well in L. Superior, but not so well in Bahamas.
Replaced /w second
FX23 rigged as above (saved Bruce, but never used again).
Three "extra" storm
rodes @ 150'' each - 1/each 1/2", 5/8", & 3/4" dia. (bend on as required).
Two “extra” chains - (1) 1/4" P.C. @ 50'' + (1) 5/16" H.T. @ 25''L.
In heavy weather, I always deploy 15 Lb "Sentinal" (Kedge, or Kellet) weights, suspended a few feet above bottom. (carry 3)
I seldom
anchor in more than 12'' water depth in Lk. Superior, or 10 - 20'' in Bahamas.
Respectfully,
Gord May