[Rhodes22-list] Anchor Chain Question

[Robert Skinner]

Bill Effros wrote:
> ...
> The guy who developed those anchors recommends setting 2 at 180 degrees
> apart and tying both off on the bow.  Then neither one will have to
> reset if current or wind shifts.  Differing lengths of chain will  not
> matter, longer scope can be set because the boat will rotate in a much
> smaller arc relative to other boats...

Yes, this works in many circumstances.

But... a couple of words of caution -- if you are 
in a crowded anchorage, watch even more carefully
the boats adjacent!  If they swing and you don't, 
and their scope overlaps yours, it can get very
interesting.  

Further, your wide stance gives you greater 
exposure to problems if someone drags an anchor 
across your rig.  When time and conditions permit, 
a courtesy visit to those up-wind and/or up-fetch of 
you can alert them to your non-standard anchor rig 
and let you gauge their seamanship.  Makes for 
better sleeping.

That said, the rig is still a good one to have in 
your bag of tricks.
-- 
Robert Skinner