How to anchor

[Russ]

Good article on how to anchor
http://www.theensign.org/uspscompass/v6n6_anchor.htm

[Catigale]

Counterpoint...I've never understood the Recommendation of setting your anchor at half scope, then paying out full scope.

I practice setting anchor at 2x scope ( where possible) and have a much better chance of getting a good set this way, then reduce to intended final scope.

I use the Bullwaga anchor on my of course.

FWIW......

[Sumner]

Counterpoint...I've never understood the Recommendation of setting your anchor at half scope, then paying out full scope.

I practice setting anchor at 2x scope ( where possible) and have a much better chance of getting a good set this way, then reduce to intended final scope.

I use the Bullwaga anchor on my of course.

FWIW......

I don't think they were saying to 'set it' at half scope but snub it for a second or so to get the rode all in a straight line and pulled kind of taught. Then they say do it again and finally back down on it when you are at the desired rode length. We haven't done that, but I can see where it would not hurt to do and think we will start to do that.

I got a kick out of this 'don't do'

releasing the anchor while the boat is still moving forward,

I remember how we would go along parallel to shore and make a pass and I'd see where I wanted the anchor to go down. Then Ruth would make a second pass and I'd just toss it over while we were going along about 3 knots. Then she would cut the outboard and I'd try and cleat it off as we were still moving. We also never backed down on the anchor. It is surprising we didn't get into some trouble that first week or so of anchoring. I guess the over-sized claw and 30 feet of chain made up for our dumb moves.

We love anchoring out and now are much more adept at it, at least I hope so ,

Sum

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[Russ]

I'd just toss it over while we were going along about 3 knots.

I see this ALL the time, especially with powerboaters.
Guy tosses the anchor, chain and rode over the side, then goes back to open a new beer.

Bullwaga huh Steph? I was going to buy one of those, but it seems he's not making them any longer.
Yeah, pay the scope out and then back down. Backing down "digs" the anchor in deep. Good idea to test the strength of your set with the motor then to wait until a big wind comes up and does that for you. I do the same, unless it's a temporary (lunch) anchoring where I don't want to fight hard to pull it back up in 30 minutes.

[Catigale]

Yeah, they are out of business....the guy making them retired in 2009....

But...drum roll...l am finalising plans to make prototypes of a stowable, repairable anchor that will fit in the locker that can work as both a Fortress and trefoil mode like the Bull.

I'm sure I'll work out something with Heath to offer them here with a cut to support the Board...

[Russ]

But...drum roll...l am finalising plans to make prototypes of a stowable, repairable anchor that will fit in the locker that can work as both a Fortress and trefoil mode like the Bull.

I'm sure I'll work out something with Heath to offer them here with a cut to support the Board...

Cool. That seems to be the biggest problem with the bullwaga (and others like box) is their difficulty to store. With Sumner's fabrication skills, I bet you could form a great business partnership.

Repairable? That brings up the question, why? I've never really broken an anchor. Is your prototype susceptible to damage?

[March]

Bullwagga rules. Never had a problem with it, Can't believe they don't make it anymore. Of course, in a pinch, a common welder could make it for you at a fraction of the cost...

[March]

Oh, yes. In terms of storing it, I usually let it dangle from the pulpit (added a piece of hose there to prevent scratching) It works pretty well. When the weather gets truly unruly, I stow it on the v-berth, through the front hatch. When I trailer, I keep it in the anchor locker, with the door half-open and attached to the mast.

[K9Kampers]

..Of course, in a pinch, a common welder could make it for you at a fraction of the cost...

I'll get started on that right away...

[mastreb]

Hey in related news, I'm prototyping a nano-particle thermite paste designed for welding. Just paint on both joint ends, clamp your parts together, and ignite! Then file off the aluminum slag around the weld and paint. No skill or equipment required.

[Gater Dunn]

..Of course, in a pinch, a common welder could make it for you at a fraction of the cost...

I'll get started on that right away...

whoa he can afford gloves

[Tomfoolery]

He looks like Woody Allen in 'Bananas'. But with newspaper on his face.

[Jim Bunnell]

Simple storage for any bulky anchor.
4" PVC pipe + stainless radiator clamps = done

[Catigale]

Thanks Jim..I'll add the 59.99 storage option the product line

[Jim Bunnell]

Don't forget to add enough for my royalties!