tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post4577322656821193786..comments2023-11-25T20:47:51.262-05:00Comments on Oar Cruising: AnchoringTom Clarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-41743727738266348532016-08-12T10:03:00.093-04:002016-08-12T10:03:00.093-04:00In the conditions he has to anchor in, it's an...In the conditions he has to anchor in, it's an interesting solution...Tom Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-28071993509959976062016-08-11T20:09:50.873-04:002016-08-11T20:09:50.873-04:00Just for interest here is Neil Moomey's clothe...Just for interest here is Neil Moomey's clothesline anchoring system for big tide and rocky bottom Alaska waters. He uses floating line to stay off the rocks, and a "pulley" made of big PVC pipe to clear weeds. I've thought of trying it but it seems like overkill for my waters.<br /><br />http://www.neilmoomey.com/howtos/anchor_buoy/AnchorPulleySystem.pdfAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102497435202229096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-90423346417173546342016-08-11T11:40:27.253-04:002016-08-11T11:40:27.253-04:00Thanks for the link... better than a thimble and e...Thanks for the link... better than a thimble and eye splice... TomTom Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-69556575237516915982016-08-11T11:35:09.635-04:002016-08-11T11:35:09.635-04:00True, but also you lose your anchor, unless it is ...True, but also you lose your anchor, unless it is buoyed (which "good practice" says it should be)...<br /><br />I was reading the reviews for one of the anchor buddies and one person said their anchor buddy broke the first time they used it... no details... but still scary... and why my questions on this.Tom Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-75623149906533817152016-08-11T10:15:16.371-04:002016-08-11T10:15:16.371-04:00This one:
http://www.samsonrope.com/Documents/Spl...This one:<br /><br />http://www.samsonrope.com/Documents/Splice%20Instructions/3Strand_C1_Rope%20to%20Chain_AUG2012_WEB.pdf<br /><br />If you see wear on the line it's easy to cut back and re-splice.Rick Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466843497352656892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-59155027716218507382016-08-11T10:11:41.224-04:002016-08-11T10:11:41.224-04:00You could do that, but it leaves a big loop of lin...You could do that, but it leaves a big loop of line that can catch snags. If the anchor buddy fails the boat is still held by the shore line.Rick Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466843497352656892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-19170814139840509842016-08-11T09:03:24.396-04:002016-08-11T09:03:24.396-04:00What is a "3-strand anchor splice"... It...What is a "3-strand anchor splice"... It's not in Grog Knots (my favorite 'knot' app for the iPhone)? Is it like and 'end' or 'back' splice with the 3 strands of the crown passed over the shackle before starting the 'tucks'?Tom Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-44689632433261658322016-08-11T08:58:07.927-04:002016-08-11T08:58:07.927-04:00This means that you are depending ONLY on the stre...This means that you are depending ONLY on the strength of the anchor buddy to hold the boat. If the anchor buddy is 14' compacted and 50' stretched, what if you attached both the anchor buddy AND the rode to the anchor, then attach the other end of the anchor buddy to the rode 49' feet from the anchor? This way, you have the safety of the rode in case the anchor buddy breaks... What brand anchor buddy do you use?Tom Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-59073682948826564322016-08-10T15:00:51.487-04:002016-08-10T15:00:51.487-04:00One more comment: I have been using a 3-strand anc...One more comment: I have been using a 3-strand anchor splice to attach rode to chain or shackle, not a thimble. An old salt advised that a thimble actually holds the line out where it can chafe faster. The splice is easy to do and slides neatly through a roller.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102497435202229096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-18489539360835216162016-08-10T10:54:45.968-04:002016-08-10T10:54:45.968-04:00Bow roller usually. It can be handled standing beh...Bow roller usually. It can be handled standing behind the dodger. I also have a 10 lb Danforth with chain and a sea anchor, both get some use in certain conditions.<br /><br />Joel's clothesline rig is good, but I've found one of those "anchor buddy" stretchy lines simpler to use. Setup is anchor, 20' line, anchor buddy, 150' line. Drop and set the anchor 50 to 100 feet offshore, then row to shore letting out the line. Standing on shore pull the line to stretch the anchor buddy. Tie off line at a bow cleat, then let out line to allow the boat to be pulled about 30' offshore. Secure the shore side end. The boat can be moved in or out as needed.Rick Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466843497352656892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-84651314461751139312016-08-10T08:55:01.882-04:002016-08-10T08:55:01.882-04:00Rick, when you anchor, do you keep the rode in the...Rick, when you anchor, do you keep the rode in the bow roller, or do you keep it in one of the bow chocks?Tom Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013279285537701544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391209018021799205.post-16999566579994494682016-08-09T22:26:06.888-04:002016-08-09T22:26:06.888-04:00Tom - I use a 5 lb Bruce with no chain as my overn...Tom - I use a 5 lb Bruce with no chain as my overnight anchor on the Sacramento Delta, and stow it on a home-built bow roller:<br /><br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/27639989572/in/album-72157669392792571/<br /><br />I get away with this because the Delta has plenty of sheltered anchorages and a very constant summer wind direction. Also the low profile tent and no masts means not much windage compared to sailing boats.<br /><br />The Delta is very muddy, so stowing on the bow with no chain keeps most of the mud out of the boat. The rode goes in a plastic bucket which has a perforated lid put at the bottom to let the rode drain, and a corked hole to drain the bucket.Rick Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466843497352656892noreply@blogger.com