Whereas Mooron is just a fool, and I'm coming to the conclusion that he
rarely actually does any sailing.

In any case, I was talking to Jeff, not a creep like you.

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"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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This is one of the problems with a lot of chain: it makes it impossible
to feel when the anchor grabs.

I disagree..... I can definitely feel a solid hook up with chain. Matter
of fact I can see the chain become taut when the set is placed. If
motoring I back down for 30 seconds at 1800rpm.... otherwise I drop on the
downwind and pay enough to keep the rode straight.... then come about
hard to whichever side the anchor is on and allow the momentum to back me
down for the set. I get an 80% success rate and the failures are readily
seen, felt and corrected by another attempt.

I really don't know how you guys have such a hard time with CQRs... It's
a great general purpose anchor. I might have dragged 4 times in the last
20 years... none critical.

I've seen many a vessel with supposedly experienced crew unable to place a
solid hook. I find it particularly prevalent within the Club Racers....
excellent racing and sailing skillsets but no clue about how to secure
their vessels to anchor. I've had Overproof set to my standard anchor for
3 weeks through 2 gales without dragging. This was a set in 30 feet of
water with my stainless CQR, 100 ft chain and another 50 ft of 3/4" 3
strand. The bottom is a mix of rounded cobble and gravel containing a
plethora of scallops. A dive on the hook prior to weighing anchor showed
the plow buried to halfway up the shank and a gentle spiral of chain
indicating a positive hold in veering wind.

Newbies have a hard time because the do not understand fully what is
required and lack experience...... the rest simply lack experience and
expect failure. Being able to securely anchor your vessel is a very
important skillset to have. I believe that Capt. Neal has an excellent set
up and knows what it requires to secure to anchor.... whereas Jon
illustrates he does not fully comprehend the actual anchoring skills
required to safely secure his vessel.

CM