The anchor for all jobs
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adwuk
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if its all the same with you Vic, I'm going to stick with my wooden fishermans. I inherited it from my great grandfather, and it holds very well to muddy bottoms - 4 generations can't be wrong. All this talk of GRP, carbon, GPS and video cameras is nothing more than a fashion - it will blow over.
LittleSister
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I can't see a GRP anchor being a winner. By the time it hits the market it will be overtaken by nano/biotechnology anchors.
It is said the LS-DR anchor will be so small it will have to be sold with a pouch to keep it in, otherwise it would get lost in your pocket. You chuck it over the side and on contact with the sea bottom the GM modified organic material grows tendrils into the mud or sand, or around the rock, in about 45 seconds. Over the next few minutes they extend further, deep into the substrata. Not only will it hold a 35.5 metre boat (see I told you it was better than the GRP one) in a Force 11, but you will never be able to pull it out with the windlass. Rather than weighing anchor, you simply apply a few drops of the provided 'antidote' to dissolve the self generated organic cable (based on spider's web thread - incredibly strong and elastic) which holds your boat to the anchor. Being eco-friendly this all harmlessly biodegrades within weeks, and in the meantime provides ideal nesting for hard-working young families of sea horses.
The forum doesn't allow advertising, but I'm sure those who are keen enough will be able to track down the source for the amazing LS-DR (Little Sister - Daisy Roots) anchor system (Only $999 while current stocks last!)
It is said the LS-DR anchor will be so small it will have to be sold with a pouch to keep it in, otherwise it would get lost in your pocket. You chuck it over the side and on contact with the sea bottom the GM modified organic material grows tendrils into the mud or sand, or around the rock, in about 45 seconds. Over the next few minutes they extend further, deep into the substrata. Not only will it hold a 35.5 metre boat (see I told you it was better than the GRP one) in a Force 11, but you will never be able to pull it out with the windlass. Rather than weighing anchor, you simply apply a few drops of the provided 'antidote' to dissolve the self generated organic cable (based on spider's web thread - incredibly strong and elastic) which holds your boat to the anchor. Being eco-friendly this all harmlessly biodegrades within weeks, and in the meantime provides ideal nesting for hard-working young families of sea horses.
The forum doesn't allow advertising, but I'm sure those who are keen enough will be able to track down the source for the amazing LS-DR (Little Sister - Daisy Roots) anchor system (Only $999 while current stocks last!)
sailaboutvic
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At last a sensible anchoring thread without it going a drift, other then the paper prop, great idea by, the way Ribrage, I order a set on eBay last night, the only problem was the colour they didn't do pink to go with the anchor.
Test so far.
Anchor dropped in 9 mts on rock,
held well in winds of 0.6 kts over night, some how it ended up stuck between the rocks, but a press of the button, sew the air bag in flat and up she came,
5 star for setting on rock,
Must try and find some weed for tonight test .
Test so far.
Anchor dropped in 9 mts on rock,
held well in winds of 0.6 kts over night, some how it ended up stuck between the rocks, but a press of the button, sew the air bag in flat and up she came,
5 star for setting on rock,
Must try and find some weed for tonight test .
sailaboutvic
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Richard,
The cat is out of the bag, we now all know what toys you played with.
For your wife sake I hope it was the barbie inflatable and not the Ken.
sailaboutvic
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Have you had nay problems with wood worm ?
Or did your great grandfather treat it with B&Q underwater wood preserver ?
sailaboutvic
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Just cut a foot of the bow sprit, it be fine.
Carmel2
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If they come up with a slightly bigger one for a 37ft I would be happy to test it next session.
grafozz
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a brilliant idea , I am looking to invest in such forward thinking start ups ,
will you float it on the anchor-stock exchange ?
will you float it on the anchor-stock exchange ?
adwuk
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neither you, nor the woodworm infidels, will make me consider one of these new fangled GRP thingies by picking holes in the tried and tested wooden fisherman's design
RichardS
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Has your stash run out Vic?
(It must have been some damn good shit judging by this thread!
)Richard
vyv_cox
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Further weight saving in the bow of the boat can be achieved by the use of plastic chain, e.g. http://www.ashleychains.co.uk/plastic_chain.php Note that this is EU manufactured chain to very high standards, no Chinese stuff.
ribrage
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Keeping the good stuff for yourself ! ! ...In all the anchor , swivel & chain threads you haven't mentioned this stuff once ! you been holding out on us ?
sailaboutvic
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Do you know what the braking stran is ?
30boat
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From what speed?
RAI
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By mixing the colours one could code the scope, but then connecting links would be required. Have you done a study on plastic ones yet Vyv?
vyv_cox
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Plastic chain has one excellent property that is ideal for anchoring. As soon as any load comes on it breaks and the boat can go to the nearest marina.
johnalison
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That can't be true, since the previous posts tell me that it is suitable for all occasions.
sailaboutvic
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Just as well that I am using elasticised chain then,
For a start I don't need so much of it , plus no need for a snubber
RAI
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Fruit loops?
