DA 420 Anchor Rode replacement

• May 11, 2018

• #1

Mightychan

Member

Oct 8, 2016

157

Panama City FL

Boat Info

2005 DA 420, AB Dink

Engines

Cummins 6CTA

My rode is the original 2005 issue, so I am thinking it should be replaced. Does anyone know what the boat came with (chain size and length, and rope size) and if I should replace with the same, or perhaps add some chain? My anchoring is mainly in sand.

Thanks all, Chan

 

• May 11, 2018

• #2

W

Woody

Well-Known Member

Nov 20, 2007

9,417

N. Wisconsin/Lk Superior

Boat Info

2005 420DA

Engines

Cummins 6CTA8.3

ROPE/CHN KT, LOFRANS 5/8"X 200'/5/16"X 25'RV1
or
CHAIN, GRADE 40 GALV 5/16" 200'

 

• May 14, 2018

• #3

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swaterhouse

Well-Known Member

Jan 7, 2015

1,050

Mattapoisett, MA

Boat Info

2008 58 DB

Engines

MAN CRM 900

All chain would be nice but it adds up in cost! When I am ready my plan is 100' chain and 150' rode. Most of the time I anchor in less than 15' water so 100' chain will get me 5:1 scope or better including the rise from water to bow.

 

• May 15, 2018

• #4

NotHerDecision

Well-Known Member

Jun 28, 2016

2,173

Houston, Texas

Boat Info

2001 Sea Ray 460 Sundancer
2014 Seadoo 155 LTD
2105 Seadoo 130 SE
2013 Mercury Dinghy

Engines

Cummins 6CTA 8.3L

I just replaced mine. Went with g4 acco 5-16” chain and 9/16” megabraid. Painted every 30ft on the chain and had markers spliced in the rode. Works perfect.