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RonRicco · 31-10-2007, 10:15

<<<It's an ideal Bahamas boat if you can put up with the slamming when it blows. Most Gemenis anchor close enough in to avoid this if shelter is available. One anchored near me at Black Point during a front and boy, did it ever slam. Lots of them down there.>>>

The older Gems especailly had the slamming issue.. Although we haven't been anchored in 40+kts, we have in 25-30kts down in the Keys and have not had slamming at anchor (uderway at certain points of sail, yes

We do use a bridle and use it to keep us facing the chop if it varies from the wind...

And.. I didn't mean to start a huge debate on this boat.. I was just pointing out that folks do take it on some very long legs... I know it isn't for everybody.

Brian
(I don't want to turn this into one of those "which anchor" battles!)

31-10-2007, 10:15	#41
RonRicco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Boat: 2002 Gemini 105MC Posts: 45	<<<It's an ideal Bahamas boat if you can put up with the slamming when it blows. Most Gemenis anchor close enough in to avoid this if shelter is available. One anchored near me at Black Point during a front and boy, did it ever slam. Lots of them down there.>>> The older Gems especailly had the slamming issue.. Although we haven't been anchored in 40+kts, we have in 25-30kts down in the Keys and have not had slamming at anchor (uderway at certain points of sail, yes We do use a bridle and use it to keep us facing the chop if it varies from the wind... And.. I didn't mean to start a huge debate on this boat.. I was just pointing out that folks do take it on some very long legs... I know it isn't for everybody. Brian (I don't want to turn this into one of those "which anchor" battles!)