... I have sometimes used a small mushroom anchor on very
short scope in addition to the overnight hook, this keeps
the boat from 'sailing' around on the rode quite nicely.


Scotty wrote:
Me too, in light conditions. How do you deploy it? I just
throw it as far as I can.


I only do that when other boats are anchored too close.

Generally I lower it from the bow until it rests on the
bottom, give it an extra 2 or 3 feet, and cleat it off.

I have an idea for a drogue device attached to the bow that
will stop the boat from sailing around the anchor, but have
not made one yet. If it works maybe I'll patent it.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King