Howard, I'd love some input on how your delta has performed over the years, and what kinds of bottoms it usually works in. I'm trying to find the right anchor for a 16' sailboat I'm building. It needs to be able to handle mud, rocks, clay, and sand. If my dreams come true, it'll need to be a good bet in weeds, too. What do you think? Would your delta be up to the task on such a variety of bottoms? Cheers Steve Tyree P-15 Piragua Thimble Flatbote a building In a message dated 3/21/2005 9:08:30 AM Central Standard Time, haudsley@tranquility.net writes: I don't know how much rode everyone is carrying, but I carry a 9 pound Delta and about the same weight Fortress, and each has a rode of 20' of 1/4" chain and 150' of 3/8" nylon and it all goes in a small crate like container that is about half the size of a regular milk crate.