[Rhodes22-list] anchor off the stern

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Joe,
I deploy the anchor off the stern but have it attached from the bow cleat.  I use an extra block and line for anchor in and out, entirely under control from the stern - just easier for me.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Joseph Hadzima <josef508 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Oct 30, 2006 9:23 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] anchor off the stern
>
>Hello Art & Bill
>
>Is there a specific advantage of droping anchor off the
>stern rather than the bow?  My sailing experience is mostly
>on the Chesapeake, Long Island Sound, Bays in RI, and
>Rivers off the Chesapeake.  I like the bow pointing into
>the wind on rough nights.
>
>Does sailing on a lake make the difference?
>
>thanks
>
>joe/hadz.
>
>
>--- "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Philip,
>> I use a bin under the cockpit seats.  A hole in the bin
>> bottom to drain water is advised.  To me a 10" high bin
>> with lid would be perfect, although am still searching
>> Wal-Marts for the perfect container.  They are either too
>> small, skinny, or shallow.  Like Bill, I prefer dropping
>> an anchor off the stern.
>> Art
>> 
>
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