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Generic Size Chart & Guidelines
Developed by Fiorentino
When sizing a
Fiorentino Anchor always consider vessel design, length,
weight, beam, draft your boat's windage and intended use. Examples are provided below. For more specific details
on para-anchor sizing and required accessories, please fill
out our
boat spec form.
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Cruising Weight |
Boat
Length |
*Diam.
(U.S.) |
Metric |
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10,000 lbs. |
30' |
6' |
1.83 m. |
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20,000 lbs. |
35' |
9' |
2.74 m. |
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30,000 lbs. |
45' |
12' |
3.66 m. |
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40,000 lbs. |
50' |
16' |
4.88 m. |
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46,000 lbs. |
60' |
18' |
5.49 m. |
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50,000 lbs. |
65' |
21' |
6.40 m. |
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*over 50,000
lbs. |
over 65' |
24' |
7.32 m. |
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*over 50,000
lbs. |
over 65' |
28' |
8.53 m. |
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*over 50,000
lbs. |
over 65' |
34' |
10.36 m. |
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*over 50,000
lbs. |
over 65' |
40' |
12.19 m. |
1.
Small Vs Large Diameter
Overnight layovers and drift fishermen
typically require larger parachutes.
Smaller anchors are required for heavy
weather use. Kite fishermen on the East
Coast of the United States often use the
Fiorentino
anchor two
times larger than what's required for
storm safety. Fishermen really like to
slow down their boats so they can stay
on their fishing grounds longer.
Related Links:
Sizing
Wind Horse with a Smaller Anchor
2. Heaving To Makes A Difference
Sailboats that heave to in most
cases can use a smaller Fiorentino
anchor because the boat's hull creates
more resistance when it drags through
the water. Another option is to deploy
one straight from the bow. Heaving to
allows more flexibility on Fiorentino's
size chart. For example, a 36' sailboat
with a full keel and cruising weight of
20,000 lbs. can hove to nicely with a 9'
para-anchor. A 12' para-anchor is needed
when deploying the para-anchor straight
from the bow.
3. Windage Also Matters
Owners of multihull sailboats and power
vessels with super structures or towers
should consider going one size up.
 4.
Primary Use
How you plan to use your Fiorentino
anchor also determines the size needed.
Decide if your primary use for the
anchor is comfort, safety, or work. For
example, the California Department of
fish and game's research vessel, "Mako"
is an 80-foot, 143-gross ton ship that
effectively uses a 24' Fiorentino anchor
to stabilize the boat. That means crew
members sleep more comfortably. If
safety is the primary concern, a 28-foot
anchor is a better choice. If the Mako
were a commercial fishing boat, the
better choice could be a 34' to 40'
Fiorentino anchor to completely
stabilize the boat for fishing.
Fiorentino's Offshore Anchors are built
with exceptional durability and strength
in mind to handle larger vessels. They
can be built to any length and
configuration.
DATA COLLECTED:
Fiorentino size recommendations are formulated
for Fiorentino parachute anchors.
Size data collected from real-life storm
experiences, sea trials and customer feedback using
the Fiorentino brand para-anchor.
Independent Government tests conducted on
Fiorentino para-anchros
also contribute to this data.
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