[Rhodes22-list] Leave Bimini up? Anchor rode rope to chain connection? IMF Main storage

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HI Brooks,
Yes same cover. the cover is in better shape than the bimini itself. 
The bimini has a couple of worn spots where it's rubbed against the 
boom (when we were using it (and we always use it except when sailing 
in high winds.) The straps will probable be the first to go - we now 
make sure they are well tucked into the cover but we didn't always 
and it turns out that they are most susceptible to sun damage.

We do carry the anchor and the rode, figuring that if we need it 
right away, it's all together. We have a Fortress. It has held really 
well for us even in some high wind with shifts in direction from when 
we anchored. I've found it a bit trickier than an ordinary Danforth 
to get set at least until I got used to it. We now seem to be able to 
set it reliably the first time everytime using a very light touch 
until it grabs and then letting the wind back us down it until we 
have about a 3-1 scope paid out and then back down with the motor. 
Once we are sure it's set we always use about a 7-1 scope unless the 
winds are high (when we use more).

Are you planning to do much anchoring out? You've got an awful lot of 
wonderful anchorages down there without ever leaving the Choptank. 
Add in the Little Choptank and there are even more.

Best,
Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
recycled 1998
Rock Hall MD


At 10:48 PM 6/18/2015, you wrote:
>Thanks Mary Lou,
>
>Wow, 16 years. More than one cover?
>
>I like your idea of tying bimini to boom - bothered me that it blocks my
>cabin top solar panel. I may alternate depending on mood and weather
>forecast. I do have SS bows so feels pretty sturdy.
>
>I guess I'll have to experiment on anchor ideas. I'd like to leave the
>anchor and chain on the bow pulpit if possible - doesn't sound that heavy
>but awkward to carry. Fortress definitely preferable.
>
>Regards,
>
>
>
>
>
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>1986, Recycled 2006 "Changes"
>Cambridge, MD
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