2.5kg anchor for 3.3m Dinghy around Galway heavy enough?

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firetiger7
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2.5kg anchor for 3.3m Dinghy around Galway heavy enough?

#1 Post by firetiger7 »

Hey Lads,
I fish from a Dinghy, 3.3m, need a new anchor since I sold my old one last year that I used for Kayak fishing.
Deepest spots are 50m, never fish in strong wind since I am limited with the small boat.
Is a Bruce anchor 2.5kg enough - I will also put a few ft heavy anchor chain on it?

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Re: 2.5kg anchor for 3.3m Dinghy around Galway heavy enough?

#2 Post by Gonzo »

firetiger7 wrote:Hey Lads,
I fish from a Dinghy, 3.3m, need a new anchor since I sold my old one last year that I used for Kayak fishing.
Deepest spots are 50m, never fish in strong wind since I am limited with the small boat.
Is a Bruce anchor 2.5kg enough - I will also put a few ft heavy anchor chain on it?

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Sounds like that should be enough. we have a 5kg anchor for 17ft boat, with your bit of chain it should do grand
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Re: 2.5kg anchor for 3.3m Dinghy around Galway heavy enough?

#3 Post by ihaveissues »

What length rope are you using? I think that's going to play a role too
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#4 Post by JimC »

It will do fine. The chain will help.
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Re: 2.5kg anchor for 3.3m Dinghy around Galway heavy enough?

#5 Post by firetiger7 »

Thanks guys! I will be using at least 120m of rope.

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