But seriously though, folks, the fisherman's anchor

[Twister_Ken]

But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

For the last six years, the fisherman's anchor I acquired from a boat that had just gone around the world, has successfully prevented my garden shed from being blown onto the rocks. On the round the world trip it remained, like at least one Mary, a virgin.

I wonder, is there a boat parking role left for the fisherman's, or should I sell it to a waterside hostelery as 'decor'?

Do any of you use a fisherman's? Regularly, occasionally, in extremis?

 

[hylass]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

every comments you will read on Fisherman anchors will conclude " but OVERSIZE it"..

It will be wise to compare them "weight for weight" with others models and mostly with "new generation models" (good morning Craig!.. :0) )

Weed, rocks or any other sea bottoms, any 'new generation" model will give BY FAR much better results than your antic design..

Then keep it for the decoration of your garden.. they look beautifullllll....

 

[Sgeir]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Oh, goody, another anchoring debate! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Seriously though, yes, we do use it in heavy kelp areas. Last used it at the end of September at the farthest NW anchorage in Loch Linnhe, and at the head of Loch Eil (though I think that was because it was stony on the bottom).

Are these Spades and Rocnas any use in these situations? Or do they just look good at the bow?

 

[Aja]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

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Oh, goody, another anchoring debate! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Are these Spades and Rocnas any use in these situations? Or do they just look good at the bow?

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Donald

 

[Superstrath]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

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Are these Spades and Rocnas any use in these situations? Or do they just look good at the bow?

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You must be very, very bored.

Alistair

 

[Sgeir]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Oh, and another thing, I thought those YM tests were rubbish!

 

[Aja]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Spurtle!

Donald

 

[Twister_Ken]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Err, not actually intended as a debate, more looking for justification for not eBaying the thing.

Still, don't want to spoil your fun!

 

[Sgeir]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

I'd love to hang about and chew the fat, but I'll need to go and put the porridge on for lunch.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

"(though I think that was because it was stony on the bottom)."

Presumably just about anything will hook on stones, although whether you'll weigh it is another question.

 

[ChrisE]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Well as you've laid down the challenge Spades, or at least the Spade on Rival Spirit, does work in heavy kelp. Probably due, in no small part, to my excellent anchoring technique.

 

[Sgeir]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

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Spurtle!

[/ QUOTE ]Just a final thought on all of this, but I'm told that the Spurtle anchors are only effective when the ground has the consistency of porridge.

Anyone used one yet?

 

[ChrisE]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Threw my Spurtle away once I got the Spade, no bloody use outside of Scotland.

 

[Evadne]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

I too have a Fisherman's doorprop, bought in Dover in 1985 when I inadvertantly left the CQR off Dungeness somewhere. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Although not a virgin, it is at least a spinster of the parish, i.e. it was probably used once, but that was so long ago that I've forgotton what it was like. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Do you think they could get together for company, or start a bridge club perhaps? Mine sits under the infill in the forecabin, so technically I still take it to sea, but it's really there mostly for decoration.

 

[jimi]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

You say spade and I say delta,
You say Brittany and I say CQR;
Delta,Spade,Bruce -
Just dig the friggin thing in!!

 

[Woodlouse]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

In Sweden last year the Fisherman came in very handy when tying up to rocks. If there were no tree's or eyebolts within reach then we just took the fisherman ashore and jammed it in somewhere and tied the bow line to it. Simple. We also used it for general anchoring, and where there was something to hold onto, it held.

 

[benjenbav]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

Fisherman's are excellent for chipping gelcoat on AWBs (and presumably for making dents in the wood of MABs)

 

[ChrisE]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

jimi, your cadence is appalling, but I like you.

 

[Guest]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

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For the last six years, the fisherman's anchor I acquired from a boat that had just gone around the world, has successfully prevented my garden shed from being blown onto the rocks. On the round the world trip it remained, like at least one Mary, a virgin.

I wonder, is there a boat parking role left for the fisherman's, or should I sell it to a waterside hostelery as 'decor'?

Do any of you use a fisherman's? Regularly, occasionally, in extremis?

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Not wishing to extend this into yet another anchor debate......

Quite a number of folks around here use the fisherman anchor, but mostly the folding ones that has the large wide flukes, if you know what I mean?

If they don't use them as the main, they have one stowed for a kedge. The other most popular type around here is the CQR or plough.

Around here is N.Devon. Both types seem to be very effective.

Now to be just a tins-winsy bit controversial It always seems a bit odd, that for centuries, sailors have been using the fisherman type of anchor to good effect, now here we all are in the 21st century, trying to invent a better mousetrap with an absolute plethora of new designs all claiming this or that? Blimey! they will even sell you a very pretty polished stainless steel one to decorate your bow roller with!

To my way of thinking, (which is mostly coloured by economics), if you have a CQR / Plough and a Fishermans, both of a suitable size for your boat, you are pretty well kitted up.

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Re: But seriously though, folks, the fisherman\'s anchor

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You say spade and I say delta,
You say Brittany and I say CQR;
Delta,Spade,Bruce -
Just dig the friggin thing in!!

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Original last line of the refrain might also be appropriate:

"Let's call the whole thing off!!" /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Good old Satchmo /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif