On Thu, 07 Apr 2005 20:12:27 -0400, Jeff
wrote:

Michael wrote:
On Thu, 07 Apr 2005 18:03:52 -0400, Jeff
wrote:


A handy gadget to have, but not a necessity. It is useful if you find
yourself anchoring in limited scope situations. However, I wouldn't
feel happy relying on one in high winds since its advantage goes away
when the rode is stretched tight.


"A main, or “Working Anchor” should hold up to 30 knots of wind. A
“Storm Anchor” is for winds up to 42 knots. Remember that as the wind
speed doubles, the holding requirement quadruples!"

Do you have a point?

The above was quoted from the URL that was provided as a reference.

I think, and believe that it is common that - winds in excess of 40
knots you would be using more than one anchor and the URL:

http://www.fortressanchors.com/2nd_anchor.html

Illustrates 6 different anchoring situations, with 3 refering to storm
conditions.

I know more than one experienced crusier that do infact have a storm
anchor...the old Hershoff style fishermans anchor that was about 70
lbs which they called their "storm achor" generally these can be taken
apart and stored below.

Also many experienced crusiers go for one or two levels oversize from
that which is recomended for their boat as an anchor. And have an
min. or 2 and some asy many as 4 anchors.

An important factor in anchors is their ability to reset, it is
believed that "fluke"style anchors are NOT as good or capable as a
Bruce or CRQ style anchors, in ther resetting ability. Althought the
fortress exceeds them in holding power, with these style anchor the
bahamian style mooring makes sense....and why fortress includes a
discussion on secondary anchors.

GPS's and some depth sounds have anchor alarms.

This is the reason why the minimum anchor should not be used; if you
plan to anchor overnight (i.e. unattended) you should always go up at
least one size. My primary should hold up to 50 or so knots, but I
would generally have a second anchor set if I expected that.

My point is that what you call a "working anchor" does not become a
storm anchor simply by adding a kellet.

I didnt suggest that...but that "as the wind
speed doubles, the holding requirement quadruples!"
as quoated from fortress anchors

The kelt does 2 things effectively:
1
It acts as a snubber
2
Keeps the chain on the bottom (when not in sorm conditions) and
exponentially increases the holding power (vertical pull out) of the
anchor.

I havent used this tech. myself but the cantanery principle does make
alot of sense to me. Is a kelt necessary? Since I dont know of many
that use one, probably not as they use other means of snubbing the
anchor line, if at all. If I had the experience of using one, then I
would decide if it was necessary. Thats why the original post sought
others thoughts, either in principle or from usage experience.
Still, i like the idea and it is something that you could probably
make yourself....I like those kind of ideas....

FairWinds....