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spikeandco

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Advice on anchors
« on: 05 May 2021, 10:01 »
Hello, we have just acquired a BR20 having waited a yeaar due to Corona virus and are very excitedf to take her out for the first time. Can anyone offer advice on type/ size of anchor to purchase?
Spike and Angela
BR 20 ‘Weatherwax’. Plank sprit, conventional jib. Asym spinn. Coppercoat. Yamaha 6. Based Weymouth

Peter Cockerton

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Re: Advice on anchors
« Reply #1 on: 05 May 2021, 12:28 »
The forum is the first place to look, over the years this and many other subjects have been discussed in depth and offer a wealth of information and different views on most subjects.
This link is one of many which may help you with your choice of anchor.

https://www.swallowyachtsassociation.org/smf/index.php/topic,1090.msg7563.html#msg7563



Peter C
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