"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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If you have to ask you probably won't take good advice
anyway.

1) there is NO substitute for weight when it comes to anchoring

Total BS. The appropriate anchor and techique is the no-substitute
option.

2) combination rodes consisting of three-strand nylon and chain are
the best choice.

Depends on the length of chain for the conditions.

3) two anchors placed so they pull against each other are always better
than one.

Huh? Like 180 degrees??

4) one anchor in light and fluky winds especially if there are currents
can and often do 'trip out' and don't reset because the chain is
wrapped around the shank or crown.

In light and fluky winds, one anchor is probably fine unless the
bottom warrants something more.

5) if one wishes to have a good night's sleep in the event of a squall
or frontal passage, two anchors set pulling against each other is
the only way to ensure it.

Again... 180 degrees?? Total BS.

6) One should always consider that conditions change and one should
anchor for the maximum likely conditions of wind and current.

This is Horey's theory. Let's see, I'm on a lake with no water movement
unless they open up the dam. Ok, I guess I have to plan for that, so what
size anchor do I need?????


"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
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OK, so what's your advice? Chrome his anchor?



"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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If the wind is really light, you're probably just sitting to the
anchor chain.
Before I
switched to the "anchor smarter, not heavier" philosophy


Great ceasar's Ghost.

RB