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We have the furuno 1623 on ours, and only use it while running in the dark or daytime fog,which actually came in real handy our last time out when we almost were hit by a couple of buddy boaters running atleast 25 knts. and niether had radar.We seen them coming and switched courses and soon realize theyhad no idea we were even there.So we came to a slow pace and just waited until we could see them while getting closer and closer on the radar, they had to break hard left at the last min.Way too close for me, don't know why anyone would even think about running that speed in the fog with no radar.It was about a 50 ft. visability.


As for the anchor we have a 11 lb. claw with 30 ft. 1/4 " galvanized chain and about 300 ft. of line.We drited once pretty good one night, but the wind was really rippin' that night and I was up and down keeping an eye on it.Other than that I swear by our anchor set up which my buddy taylor rigged up for us, flawless.

By the way, on the backside, we'll usually stay at the harbor or a cove.
hope that helps...