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It came off of another boat, and is in pretty good shape overall. I would think I have several years use of it ahead of me. I am wondering, though, because it is darned heavy and that much length is a scope I have rarely used - should I cut it into smaller, more manageable pieces? Like a single 100', and 2x 50' pieces? Or is that not a good idea, for some reason I have yet to suss out...?
Ideally of course sometime in the not-to-distant future I would like to travel via my boat extensively.
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Given a 10 or 15kg anchor, and either an Ariel at 6k#'s or an A-30 at 10k#'s, 50' of a smaller chain and then 3 strand has been more than sufficient for secure, worry-free anchoring, barring the occasional hurricane.
That could be different, in different places. Like islands, those surrounded by deep oceanic waters...
I also don't currently have a windlass. Never needed one, on the Ariel. The A-30 is a bit more of a hoss, tho', and I have used the engine put just in gear to sneak up on the anchor when the wind piped up, in lieu of a windlass.
I'll probably get one.
Smaller pieces could be made to join easily and securely when needed with shackles.
If needing a second hook out, having pieces would allow me to put chain there, too...
Tied up small and tight, a 50' section would make for a nice improvised kellet.
Anyone have any input or ideas...?