[Rhodes22-list] Newbie anchoring questions & Hammers

[John Tonjes]

Todd,
The anchor that came with Rum Runner had four feet of chain. I had a
miserable time anchoring anywhere on our lake because of the really red,
clay bottom. I had to replace the chain last season and opted for the six
foot length. Thge increase of two feet made a huge difference. I can now
anchor anywhere with confidence that I won't be dragging.
Bill,
My original comment about hammers was not about the motors, but about
people forgetting to do the proper preperation prior to going out or
launching. After a winter of sitting on our butts, sometimes we forget to
do things that we normally would do. Use a check list prior to going out,
it makes life easier.

Rummy.......spent the afternoon sailing.....and you?

> [Original Message]
> From: Todd Tavares <sprocket80 at mail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 7/21/2003 8:52:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie anchoring questions
>
> Thanks all!
>
>    One additional question.  Is chain length a function of boat length,
or does it depend on the bottom type?
>
> Todd
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Tavares" <sprocket80 at mail.com>
> Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:53:44 -0500
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie anchoring questions
>
> > 
> >    This is probably going to sound like a dumb question, but here goes.
> > 
> >   If I anchor overnight using a danforth type anchor and the wind
and/or tide changes 180 degrees, will the anchor pull out and drag?  And if
so would likely just flip over and reset? Should I set a second anchor or
use a different type? 
> > 
> > 
> >   I am also wondering what others do to wash the mud and muck from the
rode and tackle as the anchor is being pulled in?
> > 
> > 
> > Todd
> > 
> > 
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