[Rhodes22-list] anchoring

[ben]

Agreed.  You have to pull it tight when you set it -- and at that point,
chain and line are about the same.  The chain lets you get the effect of
more rode by keeping the angle on the anchor low while at rest.

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Effros
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Ben,

In order to set the anchor you must put tension on it.  This pulls the 
rode taut.  When there is no wind or current, the rode will lie flat on 
the bottom, or float to the surface if it is a floating rode.  But it is 
not holding the boat in place.

What most people call "dragging the anchor" is usually "dragging the 
chain".  If you fail to set your anchor -- which you will fail to set 
properly if you never draw the rode taut -- you can drag the chain all 
over the place, without ever properly setting the anchor.  If you draw 
the rode taut and properly set the anchor it just won't drag. 

A very small anchor can be used to hold a very large boat in place if 
the anchor is properly set.  It is much easier to set an anchor with an 
all rope rode.  The chain portion of the rode does not change the angle 
of pull.

Bill Effros





ben wrote:
> << The chain portion of the rode does not change the angle of pull.>>
>
> Of course it does.  Unless your boat is being pushed by a very strong wind
> or current, and assuming you've let out enough rode, the chain is lying
very
> close to the bottom.  The entire rode arcs up to the boat in a parabola --
> not in a taut straight line.
>
> If you charter in the Caribbean, it's easy to see first hand in the clear
> water.  \\
>
> Ben S
> Velvet Elvis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Effros
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:53 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] anchoring
>
> Joe,
>
> Don't know if you saw my rants regarding Practical Sailor and anchors.  
> In a nutshell, I don't think they know what they are talking about.
>
> They test anchors using a winch mounted on the shore and dragging 
> anchors through the same loosened mud over and over.  This is not the 
> way an anchor should be set.  The tests favor the anchors first pulled 
> through the mud, and heavy plow type anchors pulled through 
> subsequently.  All the anchors were not the same weight.
>
> The chain portion of the rode does not change the angle of pull.  
> Whether the rode is rope or chain, it is pulled taut -- the angle is 
> determined by other factors you set, primarily the length of the rode 
> between the boat and the anchor.
>
> Bill Effros
>
>
>
> Joe Babb wrote:
>   
>> Elle,
>> Sounds like Slim's got the answer.   He has experience with the Delta 
>> and says it is good in weeds.  As far as anchor rode goes, I'm gonna 
>> stick with a short length of chain between anchor and nylon because the 
>> chain helps hold the anchor at a good angle to dig in.  Lots of tests by 
>> folks like Practical Sailor magazine back that up.  That's usually what 
>> a kellet is used for if you have to anchor with short scope, to hold the 
>> anchor at a better angle.
>> Best,
>> Joe
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