"Jere Lull" wrote in message
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I have a 27' Albin Vega which presently has the working anchor located
properly on the bow.

I am looking for comments regarding installing the working anchor on
the stern for better access during shorthanded sailing.

Single-handed anchoring is zero problem. Though my Admiral is on board
most times, I generally single-hand.

Stop the boat or nearly. Amble to the bow. Pay out the anchor as the
boat drifts back. Set the anchor by hand and pay out a bit more. Amble
back to the stern and hit reverse lightly to confirm the set. Turn the
engine off. Have a sundowner. Turn the engine on again in reverse, amble
to the bow and examine the relative scope and adjust as necessary. Amble
back to the controls. Increase the reverse thrust if you expect
nighttime pyrotechnics. Otherwise, just enjoy the sunset.

Really, recognizing that any one of those steps causes dragging isn't
rocket science. The major problem I see in anchoring is impatience.

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Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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This ambling is all fine until you try anchoring by yourself in a crowded
anchorage with 20+ knots of wind.