Anchor Size

[erebus]

Originally Posted by smilinmatt

I've got a 14# plow with 12' of 3/8" chain on my 23' Sceptre. The plow doesn't hold well in soft sand (I had one instance where I couldn't hold in 15-20 knots in 40'), but otherwise does well. If you only need it for anchoring on the beach, the 9# should be fine. If you're ever in an emergency situation where you need to make sure the boat stays put, I'd want the 14# on there.

Thanks, that's helpful.

95% of the time were anchoring in 3-5 ft of water (in sandy bottom) with a stern anchor also, and winds 10-15 at the very most.

Guess I'll try the 9#er for now and switch to the 14# if I run into any trouble.