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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

14-09-2020, 07:19

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Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

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Posted By rslifkin

Re: Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

I had my first experience dropping my (slightly oversized) Vulcan in heavy weeds a couple weeks ago. Weeds were heavy enough that I pulled a couple of medium size dogs worth off the chain and anchor...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

13-09-2020, 08:08

Replies: 100

Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

Views: 8,414

Posted By rslifkin

Re: Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

Lightness makes sense without a windlass. In an absolute sense, I'd rather carry 20 lbs more anchor and find 20 lbs of other stuff to remove / lighten / redistribute unless we're talking about a...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

12-09-2020, 06:49

Replies: 100

Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

Views: 8,414

Posted By rslifkin

Re: Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

This all depends on your cruising area. If you're cruising in an area with plenty of choices with good holding and room to deploy long scope, and especially if it's an area you're familiar with, you...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

04-09-2020, 06:15

Replies: 100

Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

Views: 8,414

Posted By rslifkin

Re: Upgrading to a Smaller Anchor

With no windlass, optimizing a bit makes sense. That's when a moderately sized primary is fine, but carry something big (even if it's light like a large fortress) for the times when you might need...

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