I have always favored the Bruce.....in 35 years, cannot
recall a time I dragged one...75' chain and then nylon....perfect combo imo...
I have
sold 3
boats now, all equipped with the Bruce and chain as described above. First thing new owners did, much to my chagrin, was to change out the anchors....so go figure...
Anchor selection is a highly personal matter. Perfect for me, is clearly not perfect for someone else.
But..having said that, besides the Bruce I also carried three other types, in the unlikely event a Bruce was not up to the task....
Having a selection of anchor choices onboard is likely the best way to go about it.....