[Rhodes22-list] anchoring

[ben]

<< The chain portion of the rode does not change the angle of pull.>>

Of course it does.  Unless your boat is being pushed by a very strong wind
or current, and assuming you've let out enough rode, the chain is lying very
close to the bottom.  The entire rode arcs up to the boat in a parabola --
not in a taut straight line.

If you charter in the Caribbean, it's easy to see first hand in the clear
water.  \\

Ben S
Velvet Elvis


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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Effros
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:53 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] anchoring

Joe,

Don't know if you saw my rants regarding Practical Sailor and anchors.  
In a nutshell, I don't think they know what they are talking about.

They test anchors using a winch mounted on the shore and dragging 
anchors through the same loosened mud over and over.  This is not the 
way an anchor should be set.  The tests favor the anchors first pulled 
through the mud, and heavy plow type anchors pulled through 
subsequently.  All the anchors were not the same weight.

The chain portion of the rode does not change the angle of pull.  
Whether the rode is rope or chain, it is pulled taut -- the angle is 
determined by other factors you set, primarily the length of the rode 
between the boat and the anchor.

Bill Effros



Joe Babb wrote:
> Elle,
> Sounds like Slim's got the answer.   He has experience with the Delta 
> and says it is good in weeds.  As far as anchor rode goes, I'm gonna 
> stick with a short length of chain between anchor and nylon because the 
> chain helps hold the anchor at a good angle to dig in.  Lots of tests by 
> folks like Practical Sailor magazine back that up.  That's usually what 
> a kellet is used for if you have to anchor with short scope, to hold the 
> anchor at a better angle.
> Best,
> Joe
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