[Public-list] Marking anchor chain

[John Birch]

I use small line tied with knots - being too much influenced by 'old salts' 
I have a system I can't always remember - in which case I use the old 
standard - put out a whole bunch ; )

Cheers,

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Marking anchor chain


> Hi there -
>
> We use electricians tie wraps - that way you can feel them as they are 
> going
> by if you are anchoring in the dark.  I marked the chain every 5' because
> that is easy to count and multiply (and is easy for visitors to the boat 
> to
> remember)   I get constant grief from 'olde salts' who are horrified that 
> I
> don't use the correct system that nobody can remember.
>
>
> Gord #426
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>> For those who tend go for the overkill option and have 100+ feet or so
>> of anchor chain aboard, does anyone have any experience/suggestions on
>> clear methods of marking same using paint?  Freshwater vs. saltwater
>> experience?  Anyone use Plastidip?
>> http://www.plastidip.com/consumer/index.html
>> Thanks
>> Jack
>> ex-Aldabi - KC641
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