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Sean
22-07-2006, 08:53 PM
What size anchor will I need for a 3.6mt punt, that with all casting decks, and 15hp merc 2guys could (but would struggle to) lift.
I just bought a 4lb one, It looks an ok size, what do you guys think? Sean :)

HarryO
22-07-2006, 09:00 PM
Hey Sean,

4lbs is a bit marginal, shackle a coupla metres of 5/16 gal chain
on it and it should hold up ok...

Sean
22-07-2006, 09:03 PM
Yeah, I was going to add chain, I might take it back and upgrade to a 6 pounder...any thoughts? It will all have some chain, Sean :)

Gbanger
23-07-2006, 04:42 PM
get a few metres of chain and you should be sweet with the 4lber

timddo
23-07-2006, 08:21 PM
just a a 8 pound anchor and 2 meter 8mm chain. Long chains are heavy to lift. I have that setup on my 4.85 meter boat. and it's works fine. when i go offshore i chain the achor for a pick on the same line and it holds fine.

i can't see myself lifting 4 meters of chain.

well thats my opinion