[Rhodes22-list] Anchoring -- Phuzzy Physics

[salm at mn.rr.com]

This is one of those discussions I never get tired of.  I think that  about
90% of the times I've anchored overnight, I 
could get away with using a cinder block and a peice of clothesline cord. 
But then I don't have to deal with currents 
on Lake Minnetonka and I choose not to stay out if it's very stormy.  I
usually anchor in a protected bay where the 
worst that could happen is that I bump up to a soft, sandy shore.  I rarely
feel the need to go whole hog with my 
number one plow anchor and 22' of chain.  But for those times when you're
not sure--and want to be--I'd certainly 
go all the way, including a sentinal or kellet.  I think it's a judgement
call depending on your knowledge of the 
bottom, the weather and other considerations.  Even Chapman is not adament
about it--they merely "recommend" 
some chain.

Slim

Original Message:
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From:  R22RumRunner at aol.com
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:54:33 -0500 (EST)
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Anchoring -- Phuzzy Physics


Bill,
Your premise is wrong. The weight of the chain prevents it from ever  
becoming straight, as in a straight line, unlike a standard anchor rope.
 
Rummy
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