On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:12:32 -0500, "RB" wrote:

I have approx 600' of anchor line on my primary anchor, and 20' of chain
ahead of the anchor. The anchor, chain, and line are all stowed in a bow
compartment on my 18' center console boat.

Not surprisingly, I have tangling problems when we attempt to anchor down.
I always start out taking all the line out, at the house, and then putting
it neatly back into the anchor locker. Doesn't matter. Next time the line
comes out, for whatever reason, there's invariably several snarls in the
line.

Any tricks anyone knows of that might help me keep the line organized to
where it will pay out reliably without fouling?


I pull in the rope, letting it fall between my legs. Once I get to the
chain, I hook the chain on a cleat, pick up the bundle of rope, and put it
in the locker. Then I pull the chain in and lay it on top of the rope.
Never have had a problem with tangling.

I use 150' of rope in the Chesapeake Bay. Normally I anchor in 40' or less
depth.
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'Til next time,

John H

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