[Rhodes22-list] anchors - info for Joe B.

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Joe,

You have arrived at a time when the most expert Rhodie on the subject of
Anchors is posting emails.  Ask Bill Effros for his opinions and how many
anchors he has or has used...

Fortress is alleged to be the best.  That is why Rhodes come from the plant
with either Frotress of imitation Fortress.  

Several of the sailing magazines routinely have made test of the holding
power of anchors.  They have done this with different bottoms.  

On the basis of those test, I would recommend two different types of
anchors.  Fortress style and special mud style.  I would also consider on of
the new high tech styles that are similar to Fortress but have a roll bar to
flip the anchor to the grabbing side.  The manufacturer may be 'rocco' or
something like that.

Also, the archives have extensive discussions of this topic.

ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
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Joe Babb wrote:
> 
> Hi Elle,
> I guess there are differences in the way some Rhodes' bow cleat is 
> positioned.  We have two cleats, one port, one starboard, mounted at the 
> gunwale.  For serious anchoring, I've been wondering about taking a line 
> from the bow eye to the anchor line with a rolling hitch to avoid chafe 
> at the gunwale.
> As for anchors, I've been mulling over an old fashioned (fisherman) 
> style by Paul Luke.  It ain't cheap, but it breaks down for easy storage 
> and would get through the leaves (25lbs).  Earl Hinz's book says it 
> doesn't hold well in sand or mud though.  It's best for rock or shingle 
> bottoms.
> I'd like to know your thoughts about the delta if you get one.
> Joe
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