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Old 06-24-2016, 10:16 PM   #7
Lepke
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City: Between Oregon and Alaska
Vessel Name: Charlie Harper
Vessel Model: Wheeler Shipyard 83'
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I travel between in Canada and Alaska in waters that get deep fast. I rarely have anchored in waters less than 25 fathoms, often within yards of the beach. Almost never where there are other boats. At 4:1 with all chain, I use 100 fathoms (600') with no chain to spare for currents or bad weather.
An anchor is also a piece of safety equipment. Casualties happen in inconvenient times and places. Should something happen, I want to keep my boat off an unfriendly beach.
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