[Rhodes22-list] Anchor rode spaghetti

[John Lock]

Thanks to all for the advice on getting a handle on rode storage.  I 
think I've got a plan now...

Rummy: I like the plastic basket idea.  That solves the other problem 
with the rode always being wet and moldy.

David B.:  Yes, I think you're right that just piling the rode into a 
container, rather than making loops, might work better.  I may give that a try.

Robert S:  Yes, I tried the figure 8 pattern, but it seems to get 
tangled anyway.  Especially after I put it in the laz and lift it 
back out again.  I think the figure 8 might work well if you don't 
have to handle it much after it's flaked.

Mike W:  My '79 doesn't have the anchor locker, so that's not an 
option.  But if a figure 8 pile into a mesh bag works, hmmmm....

Tom H:  That's the kind of thing I was looking for.  I like the idea 
that these rode bags have a hole in the bottom, so you can tie off 
the loose end and avoid accidently sending the whole thing to the bottom.

I believe I'll cruise the dollar stores and see if I can find a small 
laundry basket.  Then I'll cut a hole in the bottom for the end to 
hang out so I can safety cleat that before deploying the anchor.

Cheers!

John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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