You sure are touchy, loco!!! In the earlier thread I endorsed the Fortress and
your use of it:

"Actually, he was probably required to carry an anchor for racing, and the
Fortress FX11 is the lightest that could be considered "suitable" for a 30
footer. Its OK as a minimal lunch hook, and Loco has admitted to no further
ambition. Sounds like a good match."

I thought I was endorsing your decision, but you took offense to my calling it a
minimal anchor, and went on to say that's all you need to "cruise" the
Chesapeake, and ridiculed anyone that carries more anchor.

I still think an FX11 is appropriate for you, but all of the lurking newbies out
there (both of them) should understand that the charts in the West Marine
catalog rate the minimal anchor to hold the average boat in 30 knots. This may
be OK for the daysailor, but virtually every guide for cruisers advises going up
one size or more. Further, anyone who "cruises" for more the a few hours,
should have two anchors; most people that go out for extended trips carry three
or more anchors.


"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
...
I assume you're talking about me because I was a bit critical of your use
for an
FX11 as a primary anchor on a 30 foot boat. However, your comprehension seems
faulty, since I said:

I don't remember who it was. But if it was you or someone else that wanted or
wants to think he's a big man for knocking me for carring a FX-11 then YOUR
COMPREHENSION IS FAULTY since I only stated no less than 5 times I ain't out
in
nasty weather looking to anchor in a storm. I carry the Fortress because it's
light and I race. It's designed to hold my mid displacement boat in most
conditions. About the only time I anchor during most summers is when we have
race committee duty or for an occasional lunch. When we are out on an
overnight we stay at a nice marina and eat at nice restaurants. So you see I
don't need a selection of "better" ground tackle. Please try to get this.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

Loco is a special case as his wife considers HIM an anchor.


And I bet she'd like to go up a size or two!

RB

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message

| If I owned your tank I'd be using a bigger anchor.

TANK? Tank you say... I don't think so... compared to your delapitated
shuttle craft my vessel is a Battle Cruiser!!

Capt.Mooron

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
A J29 dosen't make the man. We have one in our fleet and he gets
| whipped by Catalina 27s every week.

Get a Grip on reality..... my boat eats Catalina 27s for breakfast. The
Nordica 30 can beat those Catalina 27s any day of the week in any wind
condition. Proven Fact!

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| A J29 dosen't make the man.
|
|
| But in your case the Express 30 sure made the woman!
|
| Bwahahaahahahha! I got him, Moroon, go have a nap. He's toast...dumb toast
at
| that!

Heck I was asleep while answering his stupid posts.... it's not like
anything he writes would tax someone's wit!

It does seem like he gets more upset when _you_ slap him around.!

CM

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
|
| I don't remember who it was.

Cripes... what's new Loco!!???

Hah Ha Ha Ha....... you dickweed!

CM

I thought I was endorsing your decision, but you took offense to my calling
it a
minimal anchor, and went on to say that's all you need to "cruise" the
Chesapeake, and ridiculed anyone that carries more anchor.

I don't remember ridiculing anyone for carrying more. I could care less.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

I still think an FX11 is appropriate for you, but all of the lurking newbies
out
there (both of them) should understand that the charts in the West Marine
catalog rate the minimal anchor to hold the average boat in 30 knots. .

I don't know about West Marine. I read the Fortress brochure.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

Loco is a special case as his wife considers HIM an anchor..

Not true. She says I'm a speed bump.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

A Catalina 27 beats a J29 boat for boat? That's quite a fleet you have
there! I
know you can't be talking PHRF based gay racing!

We have a top C27 racer in out fleet. He races all over the bay in C27 1
design starts and is always a top 3 finisher. Finished in the top 3 at this
summer's NOODS. He'd beat your ass while doing 360s around your boat.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"