Anchoring Tricks - SeaKnots2024-03-28T21:53:28Zhttp://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/anchoring-tricks?groupUrl=Seaknots&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you don't mind hearing fro…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-07-16:900123:Comment:1361122010-07-16T20:00:43.222ZSteve Knighthttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/SteveKnight
If you don't mind hearing from a guy, you can use a mast mounted winch or even the sheet winch to heave in anchor line. For chain use a chain hook and shackle bent onto a length of rope that will reach the winch
If you don't mind hearing from a guy, you can use a mast mounted winch or even the sheet winch to heave in anchor line. For chain use a chain hook and shackle bent onto a length of rope that will reach the winch Here there are comments on ac…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-11-08:900123:Comment:1147032009-11-08T22:06:32.419ZChristine Popadentschukhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/ChristinePopadentschuk
Here there are comments on achoring. The real challenge begins when there is no space for a lot of rope. Putting down many anchors or or cobbled toghether riggs? How shall that come up in a hurry? Most anchors will hold, but often you will need it one or two number bigger than the company claims will hold your boat. I had a homemade cqr like anchor. I was not so plesed with it, added some lead to the tip, and never again had to reset that thing. I could drop it and it would hold. When in narrow…
Here there are comments on achoring. The real challenge begins when there is no space for a lot of rope. Putting down many anchors or or cobbled toghether riggs? How shall that come up in a hurry? Most anchors will hold, but often you will need it one or two number bigger than the company claims will hold your boat. I had a homemade cqr like anchor. I was not so plesed with it, added some lead to the tip, and never again had to reset that thing. I could drop it and it would hold. When in narrow spaces or at the edge of a channel I useed ar riding wight. A rope through a water hose, that would ride down the chain, or rope, and another line to lower and rise the thing. Allways worked for me.<br />
Getting the anchor up is another challenge. If fouled up badly only a trip line will help you. In anchorages with a lot of traffic, I liked to use a short floating line for that. make it too short to reach prop level, tie an eye to it. easy then to get a trip line to pull it up through that.<br />
And just about the lifting. You need one point to clip your chain into. easy and fast. Windlass on small boats is not needed. At least I managed well without. Don`t hurry take your time. Each boat rides the anchor hard at one time then the chain will get loose again. That is the moment to get the loose into the boat. When the boat pulls again, secure the chain and wait for the next loose period.<br />
Christine getting a cqr up is easy--wit…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-07-24:900123:Comment:995452009-07-24T14:37:27.101Zzeehaghttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/zeehag
getting a cqr up is easy--without windlass---overdrive it and just pull it up---no sweat---dragging isnt usually a problem as it supposedly resets self unless in silt over rock--then everything is bad holding and everyone drags---without fail....istill need a ruce for my formosa--i have a cqr and a danforth--danforth is useless in weeds and grass....cqr digs in ....in carib, is good to dive anchor to see if going to stick well---i usually reverse and dig it in....but if sand over rock, is goood…
getting a cqr up is easy--without windlass---overdrive it and just pull it up---no sweat---dragging isnt usually a problem as it supposedly resets self unless in silt over rock--then everything is bad holding and everyone drags---without fail....istill need a ruce for my formosa--i have a cqr and a danforth--danforth is useless in weeds and grass....cqr digs in ....in carib, is good to dive anchor to see if going to stick well---i usually reverse and dig it in....but if sand over rock, is goood to dive it.....just to make sure.... I JUST STARTED A DISCUSSION U…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-07-24:900123:Comment:995402009-07-24T12:08:25.786ZLOLAhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Lola
I JUST STARTED A DISCUSSION UNDER GENERAL FORUM ABOUT BUYING ANCHORS
I JUST STARTED A DISCUSSION UNDER GENERAL FORUM ABOUT BUYING ANCHORS zee, thanks for adding to the…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-25:900123:Comment:845512009-05-25T21:59:48.837ZSukyhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Suky
zee, thanks for adding to the discussion. I'm particularly interested in the level of difficulty getting up different anchors.<br />
My 17 daysailer held firm for nearly 3 weeks of rain and storms, up to 40knots on 2 danforth anchors. (Why is was necessary is a whole nother story. LOL.)<br />
Danforth are the most common anchor in New England and more affordable I believe, but more often than not, a b**** to getting it back in the boat.
zee, thanks for adding to the discussion. I'm particularly interested in the level of difficulty getting up different anchors.<br />
My 17 daysailer held firm for nearly 3 weeks of rain and storms, up to 40knots on 2 danforth anchors. (Why is was necessary is a whole nother story. LOL.)<br />
Danforth are the most common anchor in New England and more affordable I believe, but more often than not, a b**** to getting it back in the boat. i love my CQR anchor--had an…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-24:900123:Comment:843242009-05-24T16:44:34.790Zzeehaghttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/zeehag
i love my CQR anchor--had an emergency with my ericson and had to use anchor to keep me from drifting in dago bay into the much used channel----or onto the much abused shoal under the bridge---i threw it overboard and it catches every time--backed it down using wind on my hull bare poles....works every time--sent 100 ft of chain after the anchor and i was stuck there until my alternator decided there was enough sun to make the batteries support the ignition and ta daaa...outta there----easy to…
i love my CQR anchor--had an emergency with my ericson and had to use anchor to keep me from drifting in dago bay into the much used channel----or onto the much abused shoal under the bridge---i threw it overboard and it catches every time--backed it down using wind on my hull bare poles....works every time--sent 100 ft of chain after the anchor and i was stuck there until my alternator decided there was enough sun to make the batteries support the ignition and ta daaa...outta there----easy to pick up by overdriving it and hauling up the chain(5/16)......easy in easy out...no windlass....i love CQR and i want also a bruce......proven to work under the adverse conditions one may encounter without worry...... I went to the site I posted a…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-12:900123:Comment:822392009-05-12T08:24:22.019ZLOLAhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Lola
I went to the site I posted above and they are for sale.
I went to the site I posted above and they are for sale. Rebecca - This is extremely h…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-12:900123:Comment:822242009-05-12T04:36:23.696ZSukyhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Suky
Rebecca - This is extremely helpful 1st hand experience... wondering why the stop in production. Sounds like you're lucky to have one.<br />
Melissa - Thanks.. I look forward to pics.
Rebecca - This is extremely helpful 1st hand experience... wondering why the stop in production. Sounds like you're lucky to have one.<br />
Melissa - Thanks.. I look forward to pics. Yes, the Bulwagga became Ange…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-10:900123:Comment:818902009-05-10T03:41:15.533ZRebeccaburghttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Rebeccaburg
Yes, the Bulwagga became Angel's primary anchor after years of trying various hooks while solo-cruising. This Anchor has performed better in a wider range of bottom types than the other anchors I have based on actual experience in different ports, weather, ect. Angel is the type of "high-bowed" vessel who blows off easily, is restless at anchor and is prone to pull out her hook (needs greater scope out there). After three years of full-time use of the bull now, the Bull has never drug on me…
Yes, the Bulwagga became Angel's primary anchor after years of trying various hooks while solo-cruising. This Anchor has performed better in a wider range of bottom types than the other anchors I have based on actual experience in different ports, weather, ect. Angel is the type of "high-bowed" vessel who blows off easily, is restless at anchor and is prone to pull out her hook (needs greater scope out there). After three years of full-time use of the bull now, the Bull has never drug on me where the plow style has, as well as the Danforth styles. Gale force storms and near hurricane strength storm downbursts have ruffled Angel's feathers, but that crazy-looking anchor held in there! The bull needs more scope for a good set and on questionable bottoms, I dive on it. It does like a sentinel and I've noticed a positive difference using one. Hope this helps, as this is unbiased real life trials and it's not like I have any financial stake in these anchors- they've just really stand out for my out of the way style of cruising!<br />
Wish I could order more of these, but there seems to be a stop in production at the moment.<br />
Rebecca http://www.noteco.com/bulwagg…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-05-02:900123:Comment:804812009-05-02T12:27:55.659ZLOLAhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Lola
<a href="http://www.noteco.com/bulwagga/">http://www.noteco.com/bulwagga/</a>.<br />
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.the site for Bulwagga<br />
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Do any of you ladies have experience on this anchor, ?
<a href="http://www.noteco.com/bulwagga/">http://www.noteco.com/bulwagga/</a>.<br />
<br />
.the site for Bulwagga<br />
<br />
Do any of you ladies have experience on this anchor, ?