D diabetik11 Well-known member Joined Oct 4, 2010 Messages 58 Reaction score 0 Location seymour, WI Apr 2, 2011 #1 what size anchor rope should i get for a 18lb river anchor. 1/4in, 3/8in i have no idea
J jasper60103 Well-known member Joined Jul 2, 2009 Messages 1,298 Reaction score 0 Location Twin Cities, MN. Apr 3, 2011 #2 I use 3/8 rope on my 18# river anchor. Worked fine for 2 seasons and counting.
Captain Ahab Well-known member Joined Dec 12, 2006 Messages 10,511 Reaction score 1 Location Bucks Co., PA Apr 3, 2011 #3 3/8 should do fine 1/4 might work fine as well - but, you might also loose and anchor if it get stuck and you have to use some "extra" force
3/8 should do fine 1/4 might work fine as well - but, you might also loose and anchor if it get stuck and you have to use some "extra" force
K KMixson Well-known member TinBoats Supporter Joined Apr 25, 2008 Messages 2,364 Reaction score 81 Location North Charleston S.C. Apr 3, 2011 #4 I would choose the 3/8" inch rope. Being a little larger than 1/4" it will be a little easier to handle.
I would choose the 3/8" inch rope. Being a little larger than 1/4" it will be a little easier to handle.