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Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-02-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
That's the point--you lengthen or shorten the...

That's the point--you lengthen or shorten the line to sheet winch to place the boat in the best angle respective to all the forces--wind, current, seas--that you face.

I'll have to go searching...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-31-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
Lynger1, You're doing a bridle type...

Lynger1,

You're doing a bridle type arrangement which is fine--assuming very fair lead, the only issue you may have is how those cleats are attached to your hull and if you're willing to have them...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-29-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
Exclamation https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emot...

https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif Oh, thank you Stephen...you've given me every reason now to have a little Spade as my kedge anchor--I can look into its...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-28-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
This is very true. Past experience in 25 to 45...

This is very true. Past experience in 25 to 45 ft boats have shown both my husband and I that a weighty all-chain rode and a "bigger than you think you need" anchor will work wonders.

In our...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-27-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
Thanks! Jeanne for giving us your experiences and...

Thanks! Jeanne for giving us your experiences and for pointing us back to our original goal here--which is to support Lynger1 in his desire to safely anchor...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-26-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
Ancoralatina, you seem to have very strong...

Ancoralatina, you seem to have very strong opinions about anchoring. What kind and size of boat do you have or are you a merchant mariner (and if so, what type of ships)? What are your cruising...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-26-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
Gracious. We all have our own opinions don't we?...

Gracious. We all have our own opinions don't we?

Stephen, I agree that all chain is preferred--and this is our rode situation on this boat and the last one. And--is a must for the rode between...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-26-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,475
Posted By redbopeep
If actually anchoring and not on a mooring, you...

If actually anchoring and not on a mooring, you can set two anchors on one rode and greatly increase your chances of staying put. The concept is to take your normal-use anchor--say a CQR that is...
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