[Rhodes22-list] Keys Anchoring

[Bill Effros]

Pete,

It depends on what you are anchoring in.

Coral and Sand?

Anchoring on coral is a no-no as I remember it.  Grapnels are good for 
grabbing onto things and holding, but they do a lot of damage, and can 
get dislodged.

I like Fortress anchors.  You can take them apart so you can easily stow 
a bunch of them on board.  You set them like setting a fishing hook.  I 
prefer no chain so you can really "feel" the bottom and know when your 
anchor is properly set.  Maintain some tension on the anchor rode at all 
times, and that anchor won't come out until you get your boat almost 
directly above it.  If you drop 2 anchors widely apart and point the 
flukes in different directions you can maintain tension on one or the 
other at all times regardless of wind or current shifts.

Even small Fortress anchors are more than enough to hold an R-22.  The 
more the wind blows, the better the anchor sets.  The anchor won't 
break.  The line won't break.  The anchor won't drag.  Your only problem 
is freeing the anchor--once the wind hits a certain velocity, your motor 
can't move the boat forward so that you can get directly above the 
anchor and release it.  If you try to tack up to the anchor you run the 
risk of fouling your prop.

Bill Effros

petelargo wrote:
> This is my irregular regular check in. First thanks to all for input on
> anchoring. I have not done my second nite out yet, but I will be getting my
> second anchor for sure first. That leads me to my first question as I
> starting looking into the many types and prices of anchors can be
> overwhelming to a newcomer. I am trying to learn more about them. What types
> of anchors are people using and why? Are there any that you especially
> didn't like? 
>
> A couple of answers to Mr. Rummy. Yes I did wax the hull. I still had a
> faded area on the starboard side. Suggestions for fading? Yes, I have 10
> feet of chain on the rode. And yes I guess my boat now has character with
> 'the scratch'. My mom tried the 'character' approach after I rode into a
> parked truck with my brand new bike when I was 5.  I didn't buy it then
> either.
>
> Next, my hatch lock just broke. So I thought I would pop it out and replace
> it. Guess what 'no popping'. I cannot see how to easily get to the underside
> of that hatch top. It slides back and forth, but I can;t see how to slide it
> out to get to those screws. Do I actually have to remove the rails? Yikes.
> Let me know. 
>
> I jumped in the water after two months to inspect the hull after sitting in
> salt water for two months. I was very impressed by the lack of algae etc.
> Some light brushing and I was done. Nice. 
>