Halo
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I know this has been discussed before but what are the latest views on this - simple to use on iPad being a key aspect?
Best free anchor alarm
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RupertW
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I’ve used two or 3 but Anchor is the one I have come to use all the time. It just does the job.
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Stemar
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Do you know if there's a version for Android? The only Anchor Google Play came up with was a podcast creator!
Never Grumble
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I always struggle to use that one? I think it's that one.
FirstAway
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+1 for anchor on iPhone, very easy to use and you can even get it to email (another phone) if it alarms while you are off the boat.
KompetentKrew
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I use this one: Anchor Watch / Alarm - Apps on Google Play
It's blimmin' basic - no map - but also easy to use. You can set the anchor here, at a specified number of meters in a specified direction, or by lat-long. It is plenty loud if it does go off.
I often leave the chartplotter running at night, so my track makes a scribble and I can see at a glance of it if my current position is outside of the night's range.
It's blimmin' basic - no map - but also easy to use. You can set the anchor here, at a specified number of meters in a specified direction, or by lat-long. It is plenty loud if it does go off.
I often leave the chartplotter running at night, so my track makes a scribble and I can see at a glance of it if my current position is outside of the night's range.
Mark-1
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I use this:
Anchor Watch Pro / Alarm - Apps on Google Play
Before that I used the free version for years, then I paid for it out of sheer gratitude. (I never usually pay for apps.)
Anchor alarms are all about trust IME. I know the alarm is loud enough to wake me from a deep sleep. I know it goes off when I drag in the real world. (It truly is 'alarming'. ??)
(Looks like KK linked to the free version above, strongly recommend it.)
Anchor Watch Pro / Alarm - Apps on Google Play
Before that I used the free version for years, then I paid for it out of sheer gratitude. (I never usually pay for apps.)
Anchor alarms are all about trust IME. I know the alarm is loud enough to wake me from a deep sleep. I know it goes off when I drag in the real world. (It truly is 'alarming'. ??)
(Looks like KK linked to the free version above, strongly recommend it.)
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ithet
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I find the free android version adequate. It will use the compass sensor in your device to show the grid real relative to your position so you can mark the anchor as KK describes. You can mark wider sectors in certain directions of wanted.
Adios
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I emailed a feature request to Standard Horizon to add anchor watch to their handheld VHFs. They have the GPS and a speaker already so its just a software add on. And having that next to my head in the forward cabin is a lot more likely to wake me than a faint beep from a plotter.
dunedin
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What is the precise name and author of that app - when I put “Anchor” into the AppStore I get various non boating apps, and there are lots of Anchor something apps to choose from
thanks
Sybarite
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Use a saucepan. Hang a weight over the side of the boat below the level of the keel and attach to a saucepan handle in the hatchway. The tension holds the pot in place. With the falling tide as soon as the pot touches the bottom the weight is off the pan and it falls waking you up.
Plum
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+1 have been using Anchor Watch and then upgraded to pro version Anchor Watch / Alarm - Apps on Google Play Been using for at least 4 years. Don't know if there is an ipad version as I only use Android.
Www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk
FirstAway
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I see that it is now called Anchor! drag alarm
dunedin
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Thanks, will give it a try Anchor! drag alarm
Kukri
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I just spent £3.99 and within moments it had “found” me in my armchair. Set a drag circle, walked a few yards and the alarm sounded. Impressive, and seems easy to use.
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Fascadale
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Does “Anchor! drag alarm” have a late set function like “Anchor Alarm with Late Set”?
It seems quite a useful function: my hands are always too full with dropping the anchor to remember to set the alarm above where the anchor actually is.
( How do you set a link to something listed in the App Store?)
It seems quite a useful function: my hands are always too full with dropping the anchor to remember to set the alarm above where the anchor actually is.
( How do you set a link to something listed in the App Store?)
FirstAway
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Yes, once you have “dropped anchor” you can drag and drop the location either by scope and bearing or just by moving it back along your track.
RupertW
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That’s why I like the iPhone app - it lives on the bunk shelf at night and even if I happen to wake up I can look at the track against the map without getting up.
You can move the anchor drop point on the map. I only ever set the alarm after I’ve had the boat in full reverse, snorkelled over the anchor, put on the snubber snd had a beer. Then I see which way the bow is pointing, approximate the distance from the bow based on depth, length of chain snd whether its blowing hard and move it accordingly. I never worry about being too exact within 10 meters as I just want to know if the boat has moved further than the chain length stretched out.
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I resent my current massive reliance on my iphone. I'm a bit depressed if its the best thing for something else.
Mr Cassandra
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Or you end up on the beach in America ??
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