20' of chain would be double what I have, & it works nicely.
Anchor setting tips, works every time:
1 - secure bitter end to cleat
2 - zero forward way, as you begin to reverse
2 - sensing the beginning of reverse way, toss anchor & chain overboard
3 - play out plenty of rode, till you are about 3:1 scope, minimum (ex: 30' rode per 10' depth)before applying any tension to rode
4 - tug on rode, somewhat gently to begin to align anchor in correct direction
5 - pay out more rode as you reverse, to increase scope, which increases chances of anchor holding, and sets it better too
6 - when you get to the end of the rode, get some real good reverse way on, and set the anchor hard (manually) with such a solid tug of your arms that you have forward way. Drop rode in water, enjoy. Dive on anchor for fun, just to see the flukes buried up the shank, for peace of mind. Once you see it, you can more easily visualize what needs to happen in the future without seeing it.
