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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-05-2015, 23:29

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Mostly chain with a little rope...

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: Mostly chain with a little rope...

I disagree.... Your anchor will REMAIN well set .....only if the shank is allowed to stay horizontal with the bottom

The weight of an all chain rode will be far more effective in accomplising...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-05-2015, 15:25

Replies: 44

Mostly chain with a little rope...

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: Mostly chain with a little rope...

I think too much is made of adjusting for tidal range rather than understanding that the deeper you anchor in....the better holding values you will get from an increased catenary to overcome from...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-05-2015, 20:53

Replies: 44

Mostly chain with a little rope...

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: Mostly chain with a little rope...

I think that was my comment or Mark's.

It is really a combination of both.
In heavy winds motor up to reduce the strain but keep sufficient load to help maintain a forward lead and reduce...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

07-05-2015, 21:27

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Mostly chain with a little rope...

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Posted By Pelagic

Re: Mostly chain with a little rope...

Mark has nailed the key issues.... primarily handling 2 different kinds of ground tackle in heavy wind.

If your windlass can seamlessly retrieve ground tackle under load while dragging onto a lee...

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