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The answer ISN"T an electric or a bigger windlass
On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:51:23 -0300, wrote:
"Bloody Horvath" wrote in message .. . On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:42:37 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote this crap: Therefore, though sail size is a limiting factor, it is not as big a limiting factor as anchor weight. And, I would suggest that more vessels get in trouble due to folks futzing around with anchors that are too heavy for them to handle than with sails that are on the largish end of the spectrum. A "lunch hook" is a trouble hook. Always use an anchor sized for the vessel Wilbur Hubbard I have a thirty-five foot yacht, and NO electric windlass. I have no problem pulling up the anchor. IMO you don't need one until you get 40 foot or larger. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. For your perusal: Your thirty-five foot yacht, subject to where your are cruising, requires at least a primary anchor of about 35 pounds and a secondary one of about the same size. You may be able to get away with an aluminum anchor like the Fortress or equivalent of about 18 pounds. Not mention the weight of the chain you have a fair load to hoist. Compound this with a fresh wind when you lift your anchor and you will not have to go to Body Plus (Gym) that evening). The other way is to use an undersize anchor and lifting become much easier as well as dragging when the wind starts to freshen up. I never had a windlass for decades with my previous boat using a 13 pounds Danford. Now, with my new boat I carry three anchors, two of 35 pounds each and one of 18 pounds. Having pulled my old Danford for decades I appreciate the electric windlass. My windlass will not work unless the boat engine is on. Should the windlass becomes not operational I can always return to my basic training to pull the anchor or use one of the winches. I'll add a bit to that. You have, say a 40 pound of anchor, anchored in say 30 feet of somewhat exposed water so you have a 5:1 scope out. The wind is blowing onshore at say 7 MPH. You are single handed. I guarantee that you will appreciate having a powered windlass! Bruce-in-Bangkok (correct email address for reply) |
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