The "formula" is the same - you simply add the 3 feet to the depth.When your anchor is set at 3 feet ABOVE the deck, what's the formula for the correct amount of scope?
When your anchor is set at 3 feet ABOVE the deck, what's the formula for the correct amount of scope?
Well, ya takes the three from the naught and that gives ya naught an' we don't use no scope, open iron sights have always done good.
I'm sticking with my answer. Add depth.Woodsong said:I am surprised no one caught this yet but we really don't have enough information to correctly answer this question. We need to know whether you are talking about the bow anchor or a stern anchor, or both!
anchors don't set on dry land like they do under water. Do I understand this correctly? It won't set right unless it is in the water.
It's Lake Jocassee in SC. The ramp is not for the faint of heart...notice my van/trailer waiting for me at the lower right in pic.
More here.
One More Time Around: Merlin - Just Like Me
And here.
One More Time Around: Lake Jocassee Oct 2011
The tidal range on that inland lake is very, very small.What do you do when the tide comes in?
I got the impression Jeff's original post was somewhat in jest. I was replying in kind. I think we'd all agree that being out on any water in any boat is always better than not being out on the water at all, right?