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Old 09-06-2016, 03:33 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by hmason View Post
Another method is to secure the end of the chain in the anchor locker with a length of poly line longer than the depth of the water you normally anchor in. If you need to cut loose, let the chain run free then cut the poly line. Since the line floats you can return later and retrieve your gear. This will be easier and faster than a bolt cutter.

Yup, just takes a knife to cut through the line and can be done by anyone on the boat (i.e. Doesn't take much strength) and normal a sharp knife if a lot easier to put your hands on that bolt cutters stashed somewhere. Even if you didn't use a long length of Poly line, I think the line idea is a good one.
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