[Rhodes22-list] Anchoring ideas

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Wally,
Thanks for your response - exactly my point.  With top and curtains in place I have one dandy wind scoop.  I'll have to experiment with the snatch block.  What is the upper wind speed threshold for using stern anchoring in your experience?  
Grats,
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: TN Rhodey <tnrhodey at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jul 5, 2007 7:22 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Anchoring ideas
>
>Using the snatch block as described will help reduce or eliminate "hunting"
>at anchor. Snatch blocks are pricey but very handy. You can anchor off the
>stern as Ed suggests but if you change your mind you will need to un-cleat
>rhode and walk forward. Use of the snatch block would allow you to change
>from stern to front anchoring without going forward to do so. In rough
>weather this could be a good thing.
>
>Locally we have protected coves so we can anchor pretty much how ever we
>want with out risk of dragging. I often anchor off stern to increase wind
>flow in the cabin.
>
>Wally
>
>On 7/4/07, Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com> wrote:
>>
>> Arthur, you are more than welcome.  It's the least I
>> could do for a valued contributor to the list.  Your
>> commentary about sailing topics has been interesting
>> and helpful.
>>
>> /Robert
>>
>> "Arthur H. Czerwonky" wrote:
>> >
>> > Robert,
>> > I like that rig. Thanks for sending the diagram,
>> > I'm going to try it out. Happy 4th!
>> > Art
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > >From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
>> > >Sent: Jul 4, 2007 2:50 PM
>> > >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> > >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Anchoring ideas
>> > >
>> > >"Arthur H. Czerwonky" wrote:
>> > >> ...  I'm curious if anyone has hung a backup anchor
>> > >> from the pulpit in the stern area.  I am going to try,
>> > >> maybe with a smaller fortress model, then run the line
>> > >> to the bow thru my snatch block, maybe even the stern.
>> > >> ...
>> > >
>> > >One way to do it:
>> > >
>> > >   http://www.squirrelhaven.com/ld/anchor.htm
>> > >
>> > >/Robert
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