new anchor

betodas · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

I have a spade anchor (S40 - 13 lbs.) that I recently purchased. I is discontinued at West Marine so I got it for an unbelievable price. It retails for $300+ and I purchased it for $70. I was originally going to purchase the 15lbs Manson Supreme for $180 when I came across this amazing deal. $180 is already stretching my budget. The Supreme has a lot more surface area than the Spade. So my question is if it is worth trading for the Manson ( $110 more). Is the performance gain worth paying 150% more. Let me just add that I LOVE the Spade and in the few times I've used it, it has been outstanding. But then I think about getting a bigger boat and the Spade would be too small where the Manson can be used (according to their respective size charts). I could always just buy the Manson when I eventually purchase a bigger boat (about 2 years away) and use the Spade as a spare. FYI in case it comes up: I can't afford a Rocna and don't need an over sized anchor due to the fact I only anchor in good weather. My only question is the one stated. Sorry for the long post. Sorry if this is a repost. First time posting and I think I screwed up the first one.

Maine Sail · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

What is your boat??

betodas · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

I have a 20 foot that only displaces 1100 pounds. It's a center console. Not a Sail boat. Sorry for posting on this site but you guys DEFINITELY know more about anchoring than any of the other sites. And with the horror stories I've been through, I researched for about two weeks on every site imaginable. I've had to sort through the Craig (Rocna) and Alain (Spade) posts trying to find an anchor.

The boat is about 1/2 ton which is way within the limits of the Spade I have. I'm just thinking about a future boat as well.

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

A 13 lb. Spade should be fine for your boat. However, it would be a bit small for use as a storm anchor...but if you're out in a storm in a center console that size, you're in trouble to begin with.

Put at least 20' of 1/4" chain on it though.. that will help a lot.

betodas · #5 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

I try to not ever be out in a storm. I'm not a cruiser. Just a couple of hours at anchor per weekend. Didn't think paying 150% more for the Supreme is worth the little performance increase I may see due to it's bigger size.
I have been out in the occasional thunder storm here in SW Florida. But nothing where a "storm" anchor would be needed.

betodas · #6 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

By the way, I have 25 feet of chain on it.

sailingdog · #7 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008

Should be fine then.

Don't forget to mouse the shackle pins, so they don't come loose.

sander06 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008

With your 25-feet of chain you're cool.

betodas · #9 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008

Thanks Craig. I appreciate the reply. I figured that the Spade was much better as far as quality and construction. I was really just thinking about a future (bigger) boat. I originally looked at the ROCNA. I've researched it it heavily including on this site. I've read all the Halekai36 posts who has a ROCNA. But I simply can't afford it. Not for the type of boating I do anyway. So I guess my dilemma is solved. I'll keep the Spade (which I love) and when I upgrade the boat, I'll simply budget for a bigger anchor (hopefully the ROCNA).

camaraderie · #10 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008

Betodas...Craigs Post has been deleted and he has been temporarily banned as he continues to slam his competition and post in violation of our policies here.