box anchor -- seriously?

On Fri, 16 May 2008 11:04:32 -0400, Wayne.B
<waynebatrecdotboats DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

>On Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:49 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
><"Reggie is Here "@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Danforth, Fortress (with lots of chain,) CQR, and Delta have all proven
>>to be good / great anchors, I would not want to trust my boat to a
>>unproven anchor.
>
>You forgot to mention Spade and Rocna, quite possibly the two best all
>around anchors currently available - very easy to set, great holding
>power and work well in a variety of different bottom conditions.

Wayne - if you get a chance, stop at Eleuthera while in the Bahamas. The
island is gorgeous, loads of beaches and small towns/ports, and probably
still not on the beaten path. Spanish Wells was a beautiful place back in
the mid-60's and probably still is.
--
John *H*