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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

22-09-2017, 12:19

Replies: 46

Dyneema Anchor Rode

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Posted By Seaworthy Lass

Re: Dyneema Anchor Rode

For those of you who think you rarely anchor near rock, if there is one around, Murphy's Law says your rode will snag it :smile:.

I would have sworn this was an all sand anchorage with only sparse...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

22-09-2017, 10:41

Replies: 46

Dyneema Anchor Rode

Views: 17,783

Posted By Seaworthy Lass

Re: Dyneema Anchor Rode

A couple of examples of chain caught under rock. Permanent use of all rope rode (especially nylon or polyester) would result in sleepless nights for me.

In the first photo the chain passed...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

22-09-2017, 09:38

Replies: 46

Dyneema Anchor Rode

Views: 17,783

Posted By Seaworthy Lass

Re: Dyneema Anchor Rode

We are planning this as emergency anchor rode (to be used with our standard snubber) and 80m will be plenty for this, resulting in 3 joins when used the maximum amount, and zero, one or two joins...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

22-09-2017, 01:43

Replies: 46

Dyneema Anchor Rode

Views: 17,783

Posted By Seaworthy Lass

Re: Dyneema Anchor Rode

I think you would just need one weight (eg a dive weight) soft shackled on. Easy to lean forward and undo as it reaches the bow roller. This would need some experimenting. Yes, it is a drawback, but...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

22-09-2017, 01:14

Replies: 46

Dyneema Anchor Rode

Views: 17,783

Posted By Seaworthy Lass

Re: Dyneema Anchor Rode

It would need little weight to sink it. Attaching this to one of the eye splices would be an easy solution.
A huge bonus with dyneema its chafe resistance. Apart from the total weight of the rode,...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

22-09-2017, 00:32

Replies: 46

Dyneema Anchor Rode

Views: 17,783

Posted By Seaworthy Lass

Re: Dyneema Anchor Rode

I am thinking about the same issues here, so would be interested in the responses. Apart from the slippery nature of dyneema, the fact that it floats is a big drawback. It would need some lead...

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