If I remember right it's 7 to 1 according my Enlisted Surface Warfare test (U S Navy). A little help here please Huck. Doc
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"daytripper" wrote in message news On Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:24:47 -0700, "SteveB" wrote:


"Marty S." wrote in message
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Question... for a small jon boat on a reservoir (I'm in Maryland, and I
fish on Liberty Reservoir, for those of you familiar with this area), what
type of anchor would be best? I presently have a small "mushroom" anchor
(8
lbs, I think) but it doesn't hold the boat in place -- I tend to drift.
Any
suggestions? I think the bottom is mostly mud but I'm not exactly sure.

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Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA



VERY IMPORTANT TIP KNOWN BY ALL REAL SEAMEN:

Use an anchor rope that is three times your depth. Otherwise your boat
keeps picking up the anchor and dropping a short distance away.

You're welcome.

Those aren't "Real Seamen" - those are "Freshwater Seamen".

*Real Seamen* always carry enough rope to do 5 to 1 or better...