Be really careful if the wind direction changes.......that can result in the chain being dragged off and then under a ledge ....again discovered this after diving to work out why snagged
On the Quinnie it's either a sand or reef anchor that's manually set and retrieved. On the big duck it's a Delta with 10m of chain followed by miles of rode on a stress free drum winch. Only ever really use em when we're parking up on a beach never for fishing.
Swompa
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Date Joined: 14/10/12
Danforth if no anchor
Danforth if no anchor winch.
plough if anchor winch.
Reef anchor if on rock
sunshine
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Date Joined: 03/03/09
Sarca
Brilliant anchors
marble
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Date Joined: 03/09/09
Sarca. Had the same one on
Sarca. Had the same one on the boat for over 10 years
PMY 25 Centre Console DF300 Suzuki
marble
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Date Joined: 03/09/09
Sarca. Had the same one on
Sarca. Had the same one on the boat for over 10 years
PMY 25 Centre Console DF300 Suzuki
sea-kem
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Date Joined: 30/11/09
If and when I only ever use
If and when I only ever use my reefy even in sand as I have a very long chain that settles in. Very easy to retrieve and if stuck can be driven out.
Saying that rarely anchor.
Love the West!
NORUN NOFUN
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Date Joined: 15/08/11
Sarca on a stress free anchor
Sarca on a stress free anchor winch
Brock O
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Date Joined: 11/01/08
I only use a sand anchor,
I only use a sand anchor, covers all basis. I've dived a few anchor over the years with it usually being the chain that gets wrapped up.
Make sure your boat is in reverse or on the move as its dropping to avoid this.
sunshine
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Date Joined: 03/03/09
And further to Brock's comment
Be really careful if the wind direction changes.......that can result in the chain being dragged off and then under a ledge ....again discovered this after diving to work out why snagged
Silver Fox
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Date Joined: 19/06/14
All sorts
On the Quinnie it's either a sand or reef anchor that's manually set and retrieved. On the big duck it's a Delta with 10m of chain followed by miles of rode on a stress free drum winch. Only ever really use em when we're parking up on a beach never for fishing.
My wife understands why I clean my rods n reels in the shower....
Coyote_Dave
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Date Joined: 04/03/13
I use a 10kg danforth sand
I use a 10kg danforth sand anchor with 8m of chain for day anchoring, use a 10kg delta with 15m of chain for overnight.
Coyote_Dave
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Date Joined: 04/03/13
I use a 10kg danforth sand
I use a 10kg danforth sand anchor with 8m of chain for day anchoring, use a 10kg delta with 15m of chain for overnight.
Swompa
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Date Joined: 14/10/12
We used a Delta anchor on
We used a Delta anchor on dads yacht. 60ft and 10t of windage and it was very effective.