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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

12-05-2021, 10:25

Replies: 45

2 anchors or just 1 ready to go?

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Posted By Cheechako

Re: 2 anchors or just 1 ready to go?

I think it was a tornado inspired event:
Dead still.
What's that noise?
5 mins later; Boat suddenly heeled 20-25 degrees at anchor.
Blinding rain and a roar.
Engine started. Me near naked. Hard...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

12-05-2021, 10:06

Replies: 45

2 anchors or just 1 ready to go?

Views: 5,623

Posted By Cheechako

Re: 2 anchors or just 1 ready to go?

Here's what happened: The first anchor did not fail. It had been anchored for about a week. In 70 mph+ wind it came out with the bottom still attached to it! In fact after the event, when retrieved,...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

11-05-2021, 10:11

Replies: 45

2 anchors or just 1 ready to go?

Views: 5,623

Posted By Cheechako

Re: 2 anchors or just 1 ready to go?

A "ready to go" Fortress saved my 47 foot boat in a 70 mph wind squall while anchored just as the rudder was starting to tap the bottom toward the beach. . If you dont have double anchors on the bow,...

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