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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-03-2018, 11:15
Replies: 20
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Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: Storing anchor in the locker

Where are you in NFLD? I sailed over to Corner Brook last season, and plan to base out of there for a few years (at least).

Property crime does happen everywhere. I don’t mean to downplay it in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-03-2018, 11:08
Replies: 20
Views: 7,123
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: Storing anchor in the locker

Agreed… I’d not want my anchor in that position under way as well. I guess you can’t fit any of the straighter-shanked spade-style anchors due to the bowsprit?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-03-2018, 10:28
Replies: 20
Views: 7,123
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: Storing anchor in the locker

That sucks hamburking. I was in Belleville for three years and rarely even locked my boat. Nothing ever stolen. But I agree, property crime is very real, especially in the larger centres (not that...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2018, 16:43
Replies: 20
Views: 7,123
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: Storing anchor in the locker

Maybe I’ve been lucky, but I don’t think I’ve had anything stolen from my boats in the 15+ years of boat ownership/cruising. And I rarely even lock up. Maybe I look destitute enough. Or maybe I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2018, 11:40
Replies: 20
Views: 7,123
Posted By Mike OReilly
Re: Storing anchor in the locker

I’ve never removed my bower from its roller at the bow for passages. I only use an asym spinnaker (gennaker) and don’t have the problems you describe. I suppose it would depend on the bow layout. The...
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