How Not to Anchor

[model 10]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

Unless there is a bed of coral under a thin layer of the sand as shown that looks like a fine spot to anchor. If you can't "get a set" in such you better not go too far into the Pacific or possibly reconsider your tackle and technoque.

Cheers,

Jim

Thanks for your advice but it was aparently a poor attempt at sarcasim on my part.. By the way I have a 53lb anchor for an 18,000 lb boat and plenty of chain too, so again, thanks for your opinion on my equipment and technique but I feel fine about it.

[boatman61]

So that's what they mean by a 'Lunch Hook'... out for lunch..

[SVNeko]

Originally Posted by Jerry Woodward

I decided not to make an issue about it, halfway expecting to see the boat on the rocks the next morning because the wind was swirling in all different directions.

Mischievous