[Rhodes22-list] Anchors

[Bill Effros]

Forgot to mention.  I have folding grapnels of different sizes.  Trying 
to figure out how little I can get away with.  Will let you know.

Bill Effros

William E. Wickman wrote:

>Bill E.,
>Sounds like you are fast becoming the anchor expert on the list.  I've got
>two Fortress FX-7 anchors (I replaced the 13lb. danforth that I lost on my
>last trip with another FX-7 because I was so impressed with its
>performance).  I am looking at getting a grapnel but wonder what size, so
>please let us know what works well with the Rhodes.  Also, have you ever
>used a mushroom type anchor with any success?  I have heard that they don't
>have any holding power to speak of, but maybe they would be good as a lunch
>hook in calm waters with little current?  What weight would you recommend?
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>Bill W.
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>Slim,
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>Rummy doesn't know me.
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>Of course I store anchors under the seat. (As well as on the bow and in
>the Laz.)
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>I can get to the ones under the seat fastest.
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>I have a long line flaked in a Rubbermaid 11 gallon under the port
>seat.  The line has a snap shackle on the end.  There is no chain on
>this line.  On top of the line are 3 anchors:  a Fortress, in parts,
>inside a nylon bag designed for the purpose; and 2 folding grapnels of
>different weights--either 1 1/2 and 3 lbs. or 3 lbs. and 5 lbs. -- I'm
>experimenting this summer.
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>I can snap on and deploy either of the grapnels in less than a minute.
>The Fortress takes 3-5 minutes to assemble and deploy.  I can teach crew
>to assemble as we approach an anchoring spot.
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>The Rubbermaid is deployed toward the bow under the seat where it cannot
>escape from under the seat without first being slid sternward.  It never
>escapes when heeling.  The anchors cannot jump over the lip the
>Rubbermaid and under the lip of the seat at the same time.  There are no
>exposed anchor tines.
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>I use these anchors most because they are most accessible.  I anchor
>from the stern most of the time because I am lazy.
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>Bill Effros
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>R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
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>>Slimmy,
>>I don't know of anyone who stores an anchor under the seat. If that sucker
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>>ever got loose, you'd punch a hole through the hull under the lee seat. I
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>keep
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>>a  small mushroom anchor in a basket, along with the rode and a few other
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>>miscellaneous parts, next to the gas tank in the lazzerette.
>>I keep the anchor rode in a basket under the port seat. It rarely comes
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>out
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>>by accident.
>>I have an unofficial way to tell how deep I am........I tell by the knots
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>in
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>>the rode..........and they weren't put there on porpoise.
>>You guys have to feel for me. I woke this morning to discover that the
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>heat
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>>pump (A/C to all your northerners) took a dive overnight. It will be two
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>days
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>>before the repair guy can come out and who knows how long before it's
>>repaired.  92 degrees is not nice without A/C. Guess I'll just have to
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>tough it out
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>>and  drink more cooling liquids.
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>>Rummy
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