rich
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This is not a troll, and it's only march the 26th,
http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-first-plastic-anchor/14618/
http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-first-plastic-anchor/14618/
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bazobeleza
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I'm just waiting for the worlds first floating anchor to come along,
Searush
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I'm just waiting for the worlds first floating anchor to come along,
There was a Flook Flying Anchor. The idea was for it to be released with a rope rode & it would "glide" to the sea bed some distance away from the release point. Invented by an Aussie flying boat pilot.
rich
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Definition: floating anchor
How to Use a Floating Boat Anchor
While floating boat anchors don't exactly anchor you to a specific spot, they do slow the movement of your boat so that you can stay in the same area for a longer amount of time without being swept downstream as quickly.
1.
1
Find the floating boat anchor that's right for you. Not all boat anchors are perfect for all boats. Depending on the size of your boat and the kind of water that you are in, you may want to choose a boat anchor that has a larger or a smaller chute.
2.
Step 2
Measure the distance from the bow handle to your seat.
3.
Step 3
Make a loop in the rope that attaches the floating anchor to your boat. The distance from the loop to the anchor should be approximately the same as the distance from the bow handle to the seat.
4.
Step 4
Run the bowline through the loop that you made. Make sure that the bowline is firmly connected to the bow handle so that the floating anchor doesn't come off when tugged.
5.
Step 5
Throw the floating anchor into the water behind your boat, and watch to make sure that it inflates with water so that it will be able to slow your movement down current.
Bla, bla ,bla
How to Use a Floating Boat Anchor
While floating boat anchors don't exactly anchor you to a specific spot, they do slow the movement of your boat so that you can stay in the same area for a longer amount of time without being swept downstream as quickly.
1.
1
Find the floating boat anchor that's right for you. Not all boat anchors are perfect for all boats. Depending on the size of your boat and the kind of water that you are in, you may want to choose a boat anchor that has a larger or a smaller chute.
2.
Step 2
Measure the distance from the bow handle to your seat.
3.
Step 3
Make a loop in the rope that attaches the floating anchor to your boat. The distance from the loop to the anchor should be approximately the same as the distance from the bow handle to the seat.
4.
Step 4
Run the bowline through the loop that you made. Make sure that the bowline is firmly connected to the bow handle so that the floating anchor doesn't come off when tugged.
5.
Step 5
Throw the floating anchor into the water behind your boat, and watch to make sure that it inflates with water so that it will be able to slow your movement down current.
Bla, bla ,bla
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bazobeleza
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Well, I'll be damned.... not only floating anchors but now flying anchors, things have certainly moved on since my rock with a hole in it and a bit of spare creeper.
Where will it end???
grumpy_o_g
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I'm just waiting for the worlds first floating anchor to come along,
There's that thing called the Hydrobubble which has a float on top to keep it upright. It's quite effective apparently.
http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/plus/409991/bubble-anchor
oldsaltoz
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The plastic anchor is in fact nylon and is for small craft only, the designer (an Ozzie) thought he could produce a prototype in 8 weeks, it's taken him 8 years.
Short clip on the TV showed a small power boat being lifted with the new anchor between the slings and crane hook, a 1.5 tonne load.
An interesting shape too.
Short clip on the TV showed a small power boat being lifted with the new anchor between the slings and crane hook, a 1.5 tonne load.
An interesting shape too.
