[Rhodes22-list] Newbie anchoring questions & Hammers

[Michael Meltzer]

for what it is worth, a bruce(or the claw clone) would do a better job in clay, fast set and reset in the stuff, thier is a good
change the danforth will notreset but drag over the bottom.

MJM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Tonjes" <johntonjes at earthlink.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 9:20 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie anchoring questions & Hammers


> 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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