which anchor warp?

   Had a training day for Mark laying and 8mm 3 strand was recommended as the best rope for the job.so please ignore my previous comment. Martin Clark who was running the course does Mark laying all over the southcoast in lots of depth so he knows his job.

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Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: which anchor warp? Posted: 03 May 21 at 12:22pm
	Had a training day for Mark laying and 8mm 3 strand was recommended as the best rope for the job. so please ignore my previous comment. Martin Clark who was running the course does Mark laying all over the southcoast in lots of depth so he knows his job.
	Gordon Phantom 1430

didlydon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Oct 08 Location: Margate England Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote didlydon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 21 at 3:20pm
	We use 8mm 3strand. Easy to splice eyes in each end for attachment to the chain shackles & mark attachment. I found the cheapest ebay chandlers & bought a few metres from them. In hindsight it might be worth buying a 50 m reel of the stuff so we have some spare when the inevitable losses occur!
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PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 822	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 21 at 9:01am
	Something lighter than 14mm! But if the tidal currents are strong it might be worth thinking of a few metres of chain by the anchor to reduce dragging.
	Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59

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	Jimmy Green Marine often have useful offcuts
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Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 21 at 2:06pm
	Normally what ever I can find suitable from about 8mm up in the chandlers off cuts bin. don't try to use the stuff fisherman use on trawls (we had one come a shore in a right tangle and i took it home and sorted it) because it floats.
	Gordon Phantom 1430

Brass Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 08 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1151	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brass Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 21 at 2:49am
	14mm geeez, you're not mooring the Queen Mary. 3/4 in Silver, cheapest you can find

ClubRacer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 26 Sep 15 Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Post Options Post Reply Quote ClubRacer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr 21 at 9:35pm
	I'm in the process of ordering some new warps for our club buoys (6ft cylinders) and unsure which type to get? (Tidal, beach, mostly sand on the seabed, little rocks, Approx. depth maximum 15m) In the boat shed currently we have some 14mm~ braided polyester. It's heavy absorbs water but is nice on the hands and won't break as its rated to 3700kg To me the draw backs from the Polyester is the weight per warp is massive (30m length) and lugging it around outside the boat is back breaking. Also the cost is high compared to other alternatives. What is everyone else using?