[Rhodes22-list] Kellet

[Robert Skinner]

Slim:

Since you seem to be fairly serious about the kellet 
idea, here's some more info:

http://www.johnsboatstuff.com/Articles/anchor.htm

Robert Skinner (The northern Bob)

Slim wrote:
> 
> Thanks Bob,
> 
> I haven't used one because I have yet to anchor in a situation where I think
> I need more than my 9 lb. Delta plow.  I often anchor in a very weedy
> area--the Danforth's weak suit and the Delta's strong suit--but it seems to
> me the kellet would help solve all the anchoring problems of cantenary,
> angle of pull and shock absorption all in one fell swoop.
> 
> Slim
> 
> On 1/18/06 11:36 AM, "Robert Quinn" <rjquinn at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> > Slim:  Take a look at this web site:
> > http://www.cruisingoutfitters.com/index.html for kellet information.  My
> > guess is that someone handy could make themselves a kellet with out too much
> > trouble but if you would like one made up this web site will get you one.
> > We use one on the Tartan 37 and I believe it has been most beneficial.
> > Believe the instructions are to let it slide down the rode until it touches
> > the bottom and then pull back up a few feet for best results.
> >
> > Bob on the "NoKaOi"
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Slim" <salm at mn.rr.com>
> > To: "Rhodes22-list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 11:52 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Kellet
> >
> >
> >> Just for a moment could we get back to the kellet.  Have you used it?  How
> >> heavy?  How far down the rode?
> >> Slim