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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-01-2008, 00:30
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Posted By Alan Wheeler
I have to say in support of the CQR users out...

I have to say in support of the CQR users out there. Darryl uses a CQR and anchor beside me. He held just as well as I. I think the CQR is a fine anchor and I still carry one. Anchoring is all about...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-01-2008, 21:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,168
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Hey guess what? we found a bucket. So Dawn used a...

Hey guess what? we found a bucket. So Dawn used a rope and has been rinsing the dishes. So you have been somewhat of a good influence on us as well Darryl. I dunno, first getting me to anchor, then...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-01-2008, 18:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,168
Posted By Alan Wheeler
What? Nah Manson didn't get mad at another guy...

What? Nah Manson didn't get mad at another guy copying their design, I can't see them getting angry at little ole me ;-) :-)
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-01-2008, 18:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,168
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Yeah I did that in one bay. Worked a treat. But I...

Yeah I did that in one bay. Worked a treat. But I will be getting a washdown hose. Dawn wants me to supply salt water to the galley sink to rinse dishes with so as to save our fresh water. We don't...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-01-2008, 11:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,168
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Yes an excellent point Paul. And nor did I. I use...

Yes an excellent point Paul. And nor did I. I use the windlass to maintain tension and use the boat to do the work. So it is very short burst's of the windlass tha quickly bobs the bow down and I let...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-01-2008, 23:35
Replies: 19
Views: 3,168
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Found an issue with my own anchor design.

Seafox kinda introduced me to anchoring and I think I like it. In the past, anchoring for me was a last option scenario, as we have plenty of moorings. But this season has been the busiest I have...
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