[Rhodes22-list] Anchor Lockers

Sun Oct 29 23:33:15 EST 2006

In my experience proper anchor lockers do not work properly in 
practice.  All-chain rodes form pyramids of chain leading from the 
windlass which then avalanche into piles with some of the chain closer 
to the anchor invariably winding up under some of the chain further from 
the anchor.

At this point one person has to crawl into the "proper" anchor locker 
while the other operates the windlass from above.  It's heavy work for 
the person down below who must constantly pray that the person above 
doesn't push the button at the wrong time at the price of a few fingers 
or a hand.

Many people on larger boats have moved their anchor lockers to the 
stern, under the seats or in the lazarette.  That's where I keep mine, 
although I also keep an anchor on the bow, and rode in the tray.  It has 
been handy to have access to anchor and rode from my dinghy when the 
unanticipated has occurred.

Bill Effros

Ronald Lipton wrote:
> The lack of a proper anchor locker is one of the few flaws of the
> R-22.  After storing the rode in the bow tray for a season I decided
> to store the anchor and rode in a plastic box in the laz.  This has 
> worked
> well, it is easy to access and does not put wet, muddy chain in the
> cabin.  I think most folks do something similar.
>
> Ron
> On Oct 29, 2006, at 10:18 AM, Philip wrote:
>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Where do you store your anchor line?  That is where I have seen 
>> people put
>> it.
>>
>> Philip
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From:     rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Jim Connolly
>> Sent:    Sunday, October 29, 2006 11:06 AM
>> To:    'The Rhodes 22 mail list'
>> Subject:    RE: Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)
>>
>> Regarding ventilation, I also replaced the plastic hawse pipe/dorade 
>> on the
>> bow with a solar powered mushroom vent fan.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jim Connolly
>> Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 11:03 AM
>> To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list'
>> Subject: Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)
>>
>> I have opening ports in the cabin front.  When it rains, they hold water
>> (some even with the canvas snap-on covers).  If you don't swab them out
>> before opening, they can empty into the cabin (on the v-berth).  
>> Looks to me
>> like the reason they hold water is the little drain slots aren't steep
>> enough for the slope of the cabin front.  Mine don't leak with them 
>> dogged
>> shut.
>>
>> Having said that, I value the ventilation they provide.  I have no top
>> hatches on my boat.  I sail in New England so may need less 
>> ventilation than
>> some.
>>
>> I have no experience with the side opening ports, but since the cabin 
>> sides
>> are more vertical, it seems to me that they would drain better there 
>> than on
>> the front.
>>
>> Jim Connolly
>> s/v Inisheer
>> '85 recycled '03
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Philip
>> Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 10:36 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.
>>
>> Bill D and Ed,
>>
>>     Ed, you're right, I am a rookie.  I am basing my comment on the 
>> opening
>> ports on Sir Stan's advice and the reason (He said) he changed to
>> non-opening ports; they leak.  If leaking is not an issue (those on the
>> loaner boat I have right now don't seem to be but I haven't had it that
>> long) then I would ask Stan again for opening hatches.  Overhead 
>> hatches may
>> leak, but Stan didn't advise against them and He never said they leak
>>      As for the head, we had discussions not long ago about various 
>> heads
>> and it probably has more to do with where and on what body of water your
>> boat will reside as well as how long you would stay on it, regulations
>> (check the archives).  Some of the guys had some interesting 
>> information as
>> to the EPA laws for lakes in some states and inland waterways.  I have a
>> porta-pottie and don't like it.  Some of the folks on the list seem 
>> to like
>> it fine.
>>
>> Philip
>>
>>      .
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From:     rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Tootle
>> Sent:    Sunday, October 29, 2006 7:23 AM
>> To:    rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject:    [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.
>>
>>
>> Bill D.
>>
>>      Welcome to the Rhodes List.
>>
>>      When you see the name Bill you have to look to see if it is Bill 
>> E or
>> Bill W or Bill D.  Do not be offened by the diatribe of the left 
>> wingers on
>> this list.  Just say, the list is working.
>>
>>      It is safe to disregard Philip's statement about opening ports just
>> because of a few drops of water.  Just ask Stan to make you snap on 
>> covers.
>> The covers will keep out most of the rain.  What is left is 
>> insignificant or
>> can be simply wiped with a towel before you open them.  And keep in mind
>> that Philip is still a rookie.
>>
>>       Again, welcome to the center of all knowledge, boat and otherwise.
>> We have several resident gurus on alcolhic beverages and songs to go 
>> with
>> them.
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>> http://familyoutdoors.com/pages/bigwater.htm  (direct URL for you to 
>> check
>> out)
>>
>>
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