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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-12-2016, 17:29

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Homebuilt anchor and other things

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Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

I appreciate that post. I've seen good reasons for and against the effort. It might not be wildly economical to build ones own anchor but it may still be a bit cheaper. I'm also only anchoring an...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

05-12-2016, 15:10

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

I think you're right Brianlara, it does seem silly to someone that could afford to buy whatever they need. While I'm not destitute I certainly wouldn't mind saving money where I can. I do get a...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

05-12-2016, 14:58

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

I think I was asking more from a standpoint of is anyone doing it? If not, why aren't they? I admit that I don't have the ability to try to reinvent a better anchor but I certainly can measure an...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

05-12-2016, 11:10

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

Awesome posts everyone. I really appreciate the input. This is my first year with a boat and I guess this is true with all hobbies that people love getting all the shiny bits because it gives the...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

05-12-2016, 05:29

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

Good call on the insurance. Sv seeker on YouTube has some good looking anchors I saw.

I understand all the points said, I'll have to be really careful with it.

Synthetic rigging seems...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

04-12-2016, 19:24

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

Oh, and the question about time. I'm a great Lakes sailor so my boat spends as much time out of the water as it does in the water. Winter boat projects sound fun!

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

04-12-2016, 19:22

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Re: Homebuilt anchor and other things

Oh wow! Thanks for all the answers. I certainly understand the dangers of the gas engine. But with a proper working bilge blower do I not mitigate that risk substantially? How many diesel boats...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

04-12-2016, 12:55

Replies: 113

Homebuilt anchor and other things

Views: 11,559

Posted By scottorious

Homebuilt anchor and other things

So I recently found myself caught up in the world of shopping around for all the latest and greatest sailing equipment. That was exciting but also very disappointing. Anything that says "marine...

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