[Rhodes22-list] Anchoring ideas

[Steven Alm]

Stern anchor:  Also, it's easier to retrieve the anchor at the stern.  You
can wrap the rode around the winch and bring it up right there where you're
sitting next to the motor.  Total control, and you don't have to be going
forward.

Slim

On 7/5/07, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> 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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