Anchor help needed

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Darlabill

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Fluid Motion Model
R-31 S
Hull Identification Number
FMLT3120L021
Vessel Name
Moondance
We have a 2021 Ranger Tug R31 Sedan and got caught in a storm on the 4th of July. Several boats and a buoy got all tangled up and we had to cut our anchor rope to get free from danger. Two divers later, we cannot find the anchor and chain. Does anyone know what we need? What Lewmar anchor and what size and length of chain??
 

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Sorry to hear that happened. That can be stressful. Whenever I anchor and the wind picks up someone inevitably drags anchor, I'm always hoping it's not going to be someone upwind of me. Hopefully it didn't happen in the middle of the night, that is never fun.
Someone on here will have the specs for your new anchor and chain, probably an option for an upgrade as well. Wishing you pleasant anchorages from here on out.
 
Chain is 5/16 G4 and rode is 5/8 inch . Factory is 50 feet of chain and 200 rode.
I would upgrade to a Rocna 15 for the anchor and a Mantus swivel. You will need a Mantus anchor guard if you upgrade the anchor.
Lots of posts on tugnuts about anchors
 
Where are you located? I have the factory 50 feet chain & 200 rope & original bruce anchor that I took off my boat - in almost new condition. I replaced mine with 325ft of 8-plait + 50ft of new chain + Rocna

I'm in Seattle
 
Mike and Sarah said:
Chain is 5/16 G4 and rode is 5/8 inch . Factory is 50 feet of chain and 200 rode.
I would upgrade to a Rocna 15 for the anchor and a Mantus swivel. You will need a Mantus anchor guard if you upgrade the anchor.
Lots of posts on tugnuts about anchors
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The anchor guard is not necessary on the R-31
 

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My anchor setup is exactly as "Mike and Sarah" described. Always holds well. And pulls up well.
 
watson1987 said:
The anchor guard is not necessary on the R-31
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On our r31 the tip of the new Rocna would contact the black plastic on the bow without the anchor guard.
 
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