[Public-List] Anchoring from Stern

Gail DeMoss gdemoss at alberg30.org
Tue Apr 12 07:02:21 PDT 2011


This is usually how George does it.  Works great.  Be sure to tie it off 
before dropping and leave the engine in neutral.  You will be surprised 
how hard the boat whips around when that anchor grabs.

Gail
"Calypso"  #543

On 4/12/11 9:50 AM, Roger L. Kingsland wrote:
> Relative to anchoring, has anyone tried paying out sufficient scope on the
> deck (with the last 30' outside the stays and stanchions) and dropping the
> anchor and chain form the stern?  The anchor could then be set w/ boat going
> forward rather than in reverse.  Those preferring a bow to the wind attitude
> could then let the last 30' go and switch the rhode from the stern to the
> bow.  Might work well when short handed or alone.
>
> Roger 148
>

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