[Rhodes22-list] Another Danforth question

[Michael Meltzer]

That works for the set, it the reset the has me nervous when it is on it's own.

MJM

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From: "Christine Allison" <sailnut at asan.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Another Danforth question


> 
> < (it has a habit of skiping over the bottom when it
> > happens, the point scrape trhe surface and do not dig in)>
> 
> This unpleasant attribute is caused by the anchor being towed by the boat so
> rapidly that the flukes function as airfoils causing the thing to literally
> fly.
> 
> I have found the best way to deal with this is to drop the anchor with the
> boat at a complete stop and then pay out as much scope as possible as the
> boat falls off to leeward.  By then the anchor will be flat at the bottom
> and your rode will be more or less horizontal.  Now, either belay the rode
> or give it a sharp pull.  This will serve to set the anchor.  Now you can
> shorten up on the scope (if necessary).
> 
> Richard Smith
> 
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