How do you choose a bow roller for your anchor?
Choose a bow roller by three things, in this order: the anchor it has to carry, the diameter of the chain or rope that runs over it, and the shape...
Anchoring EquipmentHow-To Guides
Everything you need to anchor with confidence, from anchor selection and chain sizing to rode setup and holding power. Learn how to match anchoring equipment to your boat, seabed, and cruising ground.
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How to Choose Anchoring Equipment: Matching Anchor, Rode, and Chain as One System
Choosing anchoring equipment is a systems decision, not a shopping list. Your ground tackle holds only as well as its weakest element, so the anchor, the rode, and the connecting...
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Taylor Made Legacy Series 26lb Anchor: Boat Anchoring Guide
The Taylor Made Legacy Series 26 lb anchor is a fluke-style (Danforth-type) boat anchor rated for vessels 47–50 feet, holding in sand and mud by driving its twin flukes into...
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Rocna Anchors: Selecting the Right Spade Anchor for Your Sailboat
The right Rocna anchor for your sailboat is the size Rocna's displacement-based chart recommends for your boat length and weight — roughly 9 lb (4.1 kg) for 22–26 ft boats,...
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Anchor Chain Size Chart: Measure D, P and W
To match an anchor chain to your windlass, measure three link dimensions — D (wire diameter), P (inside link pitch) and W (outside link width) — and match all three...
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How to choose Anchor Rodes?
Choose an anchor rode by sizing 1/8 inch of nylon rope diameter for every 9 feet of boat length, adding a chain of at least half the rope's diameter, and...
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Anchor Selection Guide
For most cruising sailboats, the best all-around anchor is a spade anchor with a roll bar (a modern plow-style design): it offers excellent holding power for its weight and sets...
