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Old 01-14-2012, 03:34 PM   #39
macka17
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City: Yeppoon QLD
Vessel Name: Hansel
Vessel Model: Pugh
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Setting a Second Anchor

Hi.

Setting one. then travelling sideways to end of scope. set other one. Haul back to half of original scope. Let both out to suit from there and tie off. is one way we use.

But if ground at all "iffy". I normally lower one on 10 ft of chain. Shackle that to head of my admiralty pick.
Then lower rest of way, and set as usual.
Normally use the Plough or Bruce first, ahead of primary.
And the only anchor I would use to go to sleep on. Anywhere. after 60ish yrs at sea.
Is a LARGE admiralty pick. with bigger flukes welded onto the arms of.

my 34 ft yacht has a 60lb one side of stemhead. and 35lb Plough t'other.
Primary. ALL chain. Secondary. chain and 100mtrs 19mm nylon.
Storm\Mooring anchor (80lb Admiralty) under stairs with swivel and 40ft of chain.

42 fter had. 75lb Admiralty. 45lb plough. Both had quick release sand anchors for a brake at stern.

These modern toys may be ok on a day anchorage.

But if I'm going to sleep. I'll stick to the proven over decades anchors thank you.
Admiralty. Plough, and Bruce on a short scope only.
As big as I can carry and handle...

*

Alarm.*

Garmin have good alarm. and with Radar sleeping on proximity radius alarm.

. That covers you. and others moving into your radius.



-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 14th of January 2012 05:38:28 PM


-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 14th of January 2012 05:41:59 PM
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