[Rhodes22-list] Newbie anchoring questions

[Mary Lou Troy]

Todd,
We have a Danforth and have only dragged once (5 Rhodes 1 anchor....) with 
6 ft. of chain however  we have had trouble getting it to set on occasion. 
For that reason we are thinking of increasing the chain to 10 or 12 feet. I 
don't want to handle more than that.

Mary Lou


At 07:51 PM 7/21/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>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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