Bruce In Bangkok wrote:
On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:58:04 -0500, cavelamb
wrote:

One hopes, but I typically anchor in 10 feet or under.

As for mud.... well you makes your choice. Either go forward and wash
things off as the line comes in or leave it dirty and handle it from
the cockpit :-)
I typically don't worry about the line, since it goes in the locker, just
the anchor mud. I guess I just need to try it.

I've been thinking about adding some plumbing to the wash down pump to
spray the rode as it comes up.

It's not high on the priority list.
As it is, I just hose down the anchor locker once everything is stowed.

Richard


I've seen a couple of guys try that - special permanent nozzles aimed
at the rode as it spools in. Doesn't work well as mud is not always in
the same place.

I use a hose with nozzle connected to the salt water washdown
connection. One foot on the switch and lean over the bow pulpit and
spray where it is needed.

Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)

I imagined aiming through the anchor roller.
Just deluge the whole thing while the line is coming up.

But, as you say, it probably would still need to be cleaned afterwards.

Foot on the switch...
Man, the luxury of a proper yacht!

I'd settle for a spare two speed winch!

Richard