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With all the cruising thru the years,up and down the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) including the Keys,Bahamas, and Bermuda, I must say I have done my share of BoatAnchoring. It doesn't matter if you have aPowerboator Sailboat.I have seen a lot of different methods of anchoring used bymany boaters thru the years. Some have a real professional touch totheir method, others just toss the whole kit and caboodle overboard,and Ive seen that method work. Toss it over and go below badhabit. On the other hand Ive seen some boaters keep backing downon their anchor rode for 20 minutes to make sure the boat anchor isset. It could be that the last time they anchored it did not hold.There are many types of methods, strategies including differenttypes of boat anchors and anchor rodes.Usually when you buy a used boat, theanchor that comes with the boat generally matches the area the boatcruises in. If you intend to move the boat to a different area, doyour homework and find out the bottom types youll be anchoring in.Cruisers that go up and down the coast may have 3 types of anchors sothey can choose the right anchor to get that holding power they need.Basically there are about 4 types ofanchors Fluke, Claw, CQR and Delta. Some are good in hard bottoms,others may not be good in grassy bottoms. You must find out whatworks for you and your boat. There is nothing like feeling confidentwhen you leave your boat to go ashore and not worry that your boatanchor will drag or pull out when the tide changes.Anchor rodes vary also, but there are 2basic types which are Chain and Line. A chain only rode lets youanchor with less scope (amount out for the water depth) and also thechain stays parallel with the bottom which keeps your anchor tuckedinto the bottom. The other rode, line, is usually used with a lengthof chain at the beginning of the anchor and then your anchor linefrom that point. There are 2 reasons for this one is that if thereare any abrasive areas, rocks, shells, (anything sharp) the chain atthe beginning can handle that, and will not part or cut like line.The second reason that chainis used at the beginning is also to keepthe chain and line parallel with the bottom. (Line likes to float alittle).Its when the wind starts picking up,that you find out how good your boatanchors holding power is. At higher wind speeds, you may find yourboat swings on the anchor. Here is where you may need to adjust orhave more chain from the anchor. Make sure you get the right size(weight) anchor so it does not easily just pull out.Its great to anchor at your favoriteharbor or cove and Why Knot?
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