anchor line question

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we usually only use a lunch hook for easy afternoons, however i think we are going to start attempting some overnights on the hook, so i got an anchor that is several sizes larger than recommended for my 2001 searay 245 weekender. I think conventional wisdom says I should be using 1/2" line for my size boat. would 5/8" line make any difference for the positive or negative?

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5/8" is to big for your cleat I would stay with our 1/2" and put about 15 foot of chain. It would be your anchor with a swivel, 15' chain, then your rope.
 
Thicker line is more resitant to chafing. Also be sure you have 20 or so feet of chain between your anchor and line.
 
Nylon anchorline is designed to stretch to relieve stress on the boat,cleats and passengers. The larger line would not adequately stretch from the weight of your boat. I'd stay with 1/2".
 
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Originally posted by Salvatore356

5/8" is to big for your cleat I would stay with our 1/2" and put about 15 foot of chain. It would be your anchor with a swivel, 15' chain, then your rope.

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Ditto that. We do a lot of overnights on the hook. 1/2" and about 15' of chain is right for your boat. You have limited space on your cleats and in your anchor locker. I used 1/2" 3-strand on my (previous) 24' express and wouldn't have wanted any larger.

My .02
 
1/2" is fine and probably fits your cleats OK.
 
I agree on the 1/2" line. And 20 feet or more of 1/4" chain between the anchor and the line.
 
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