Re: anchor size for 16ft 1200lb pound boat mushroom anchors are lousy for everyday anchoring. they are real useful for moorings, because they work their way way down into the bottom, after a while, and consequently have great holding power.. Anchor rode. depending on the size and type of your boat, your choices are either a combination rope/chain rode, or all chain. rope should be nylon, either three-strand or braided, although most serious cruisers prefer three stranded.. What size anchor for 16ft hi i'm looked at getting a small anchor for my 16ft power boat, which all in all with people on board i reckon weighs up to about 750kg..
Size wise, you will need to go nearly double the aforementioned size. i personally like the bruce-style anchor for harder surfaces, and for an 16ft boat, something around 12lb (6kg) should be sufficient.. Boat anchor size recommendations are for boats of average windage and proportions in 30 knots of wind, average bottom conditions, and moderate protection from open seas. remember that the loads in 42 knots of wind are twice as much as in 30 knots. use three-strand nylon rope, 6-12 ft (2-4 m) of chain and a minimum of 5:1 scope.. I was wondering what the best type and size anchor would be for all different types of lake bottoms for the above boat. best all-around anchor for 14' aluminum utility boat 16 ft runabout w/ 70 hp evinrude 26 ft grampain sailboat. comment. post cancel..
