aitchw
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Don't know anyone who would be happy to rely on a folding anchor of any size whereas the fisherman is still good for weedy ground at least.
Your opinion would be helpful
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BarryH
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I wouldn't dismiss them straight away. If you think about it the 4 fluke folding is a very stable design. It will always find purchace whatever way it lands on the sea bed. Whereas the old fisherman is fairly unstable and has to hit the bed the right way up. Likewise for plough,bruce and CQR types, very easy for them to fall over.
My little anchor holds my boat firmly in most situations where it can get down to the bed. Weed can be a bit of a problem for it.
My little anchor holds my boat firmly in most situations where it can get down to the bed. Weed can be a bit of a problem for it.
piscosour
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Re: Brendan! What would 50mtrs of chain weigh?
You can get some plastic chain from B&Q (Castorama) well proven in the sailing world. It is often used for garden fences and keeping small dogs under contol. This type of chain is hollow to keep the weight down, but if you drill a small hole, say 2mm, in each link, then when it is deployed the links will fill with sea water and give you the catenery effect you desire.
You can get some plastic chain from B&Q (Castorama) well proven in the sailing world. It is often used for garden fences and keeping small dogs under contol. This type of chain is hollow to keep the weight down, but if you drill a small hole, say 2mm, in each link, then when it is deployed the links will fill with sea water and give you the catenery effect you desire.
piscosour
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Quite a simple answer really, I'm surprised you didn't think of it yourself. Keep the chain in the chain locker at the front, the windlass at the back and the anchor in the middle. This way the weight will be evenly distributed.
Please don't take me seriously.......I don't
Please don't take me seriously.......I don't
Toutvabien
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Chain
The plastic chain works well, apart from when getting the anchor back on board, when a stout rope, attached to the crown of the anchor, provides the necessary reassurance.
The plastic chain works well, apart from when getting the anchor back on board, when a stout rope, attached to the crown of the anchor, provides the necessary reassurance.
Sgeir
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Anchoring in 50m
Jimi, with all that weight to pull up, how about a plastic anchor then?
Jimi, with all that weight to pull up, how about a plastic anchor then?
jimi
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Re: Anchoring in 50m
well with all that chain& a wee boat I feel an anchor is an unnecessary encumbrance anyway ..
well with all that chain& a wee boat I feel an anchor is an unnecessary encumbrance anyway ..