Coastal Cruiser
Veteran Member
Once enough scope is out we secure the rode and keep the boat moving very slowly backwards until the anchor catches. Then we gradually throttle up in reverse to 1000-1200 rpm. This will get the chain fairly tight. If conditions warrant (expecting a windy anchorage) maybe go to 1400-1500 rpm.
Powering up in reverse is gradual-keeping chain taut until desired rpm reached. Does anyone let the rode go slack a bit and then resume reverse to snatch the chain taut a little bit?
Boat is powered by a single John Deere 6068TFM - 158 HP.
Powering up in reverse is gradual-keeping chain taut until desired rpm reached. Does anyone let the rode go slack a bit and then resume reverse to snatch the chain taut a little bit?
Boat is powered by a single John Deere 6068TFM - 158 HP.