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anchor retrieval while single handing
On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... Mine too, but it is a valid question. My only suggestion is to haul in line from the cockpit. Pull the rode in taught to the bow and tie it off. Then haul away as you move toward the anchor. No need to actually "go forward" for that. Richard |
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"cavelamb" wrote in message
m... Capt. JG wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... Mine too, but it is a valid question. My only suggestion is to haul in line from the cockpit. Pull the rode in taught to the bow and tie it off. Then haul away as you move toward the anchor. No need to actually "go forward" for that. Richard I don't really follow you... if it's tied off at the bow? Perhaps you mean tie it off at the cockpit cleat? I've thought of that, but my concern is that it could wrap the prop, since the boat would be moving forward. You'd have to be very careful to keep the line taught. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote:
"cavelamb" wrote in message m... Capt. JG wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... Mine too, but it is a valid question. My only suggestion is to haul in line from the cockpit. Pull the rode in taught to the bow and tie it off. Then haul away as you move toward the anchor. No need to actually "go forward" for that. Richard I don't really follow you... if it's tied off at the bow? Perhaps you mean tie it off at the cockpit cleat? I've thought of that, but my concern is that it could wrap the prop, since the boat would be moving forward. You'd have to be very careful to keep the line taught. Yes, just so the line to the bow doesn't loop under and foul something. And yes, keep the line taught. Have you tried a curved approach? |
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anchor retrieval while single handing
On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:30:02 -0500, cavelamb
wrote: Capt. JG wrote: "cavelamb" wrote in message m... Capt. JG wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... Mine too, but it is a valid question. My only suggestion is to haul in line from the cockpit. Pull the rode in taught to the bow and tie it off. Then haul away as you move toward the anchor. No need to actually "go forward" for that. Richard I don't really follow you... if it's tied off at the bow? Perhaps you mean tie it off at the cockpit cleat? I've thought of that, but my concern is that it could wrap the prop, since the boat would be moving forward. You'd have to be very careful to keep the line taught. Yes, just so the line to the bow doesn't loop under and foul something. And yes, keep the line taught. Have you tried a curved approach? I knew a bloke who, when he wanted to retrieve the anchor, just ran the anchor rode over the bow roller and back to one of the sheet winches. Drive the boat ahead a bit and wind in on the winch. He said it worked a treat. By the way. Most electric anchor winches have a manual system to operate them if the electrical power fails. Cheers, Bruce (bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom) |
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anchor retrieval while single handing
"Bruce In Bangkok" wrote in message
... On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:30:02 -0500, cavelamb wrote: Capt. JG wrote: "cavelamb" wrote in message m... Capt. JG wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... Mine too, but it is a valid question. My only suggestion is to haul in line from the cockpit. Pull the rode in taught to the bow and tie it off. Then haul away as you move toward the anchor. No need to actually "go forward" for that. Richard I don't really follow you... if it's tied off at the bow? Perhaps you mean tie it off at the cockpit cleat? I've thought of that, but my concern is that it could wrap the prop, since the boat would be moving forward. You'd have to be very careful to keep the line taught. Yes, just so the line to the bow doesn't loop under and foul something. And yes, keep the line taught. Have you tried a curved approach? I knew a bloke who, when he wanted to retrieve the anchor, just ran the anchor rode over the bow roller and back to one of the sheet winches. Drive the boat ahead a bit and wind in on the winch. He said it worked a treat. By the way. Most electric anchor winches have a manual system to operate them if the electrical power fails. Cheers, Bruce (bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom) Interesting idea. I would need to stop to deal with the chain (only 10 feet or so), because I don't want to take a chance on damaging the furler. I might just try this (not single-handed the first time). Of course, it might make a mess with the mud. I guess I'm being picky. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:37:19 +0700, Bruce In Bangkok
wrote: On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:30:02 -0500, cavelamb wrote: Capt. JG wrote: "cavelamb" wrote in message m... Capt. JG wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: I'd be interested to hear if someone has an interesting solution or suggestion. My last couple of boats have had anchor windlasses with remote controls at the helm. Works like a charm. Too rich for my blood... Mine too, but it is a valid question. My only suggestion is to haul in line from the cockpit. Pull the rode in taught to the bow and tie it off. Then haul away as you move toward the anchor. No need to actually "go forward" for that. Richard I don't really follow you... if it's tied off at the bow? Perhaps you mean tie it off at the cockpit cleat? I've thought of that, but my concern is that it could wrap the prop, since the boat would be moving forward. You'd have to be very careful to keep the line taught. Yes, just so the line to the bow doesn't loop under and foul something. And yes, keep the line taught. Have you tried a curved approach? I knew a bloke who, when he wanted to retrieve the anchor, just ran the anchor rode over the bow roller and back to one of the sheet winches. Drive the boat ahead a bit and wind in on the winch. He said it worked a treat. I've done that many times. I have a rope rode with 25 feet of chain at the end. |
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anchor retrieval while single handing esential information.
cavelamb wrote:
Capt. JG wrote: "cavelamb" wrote in message Have you tried a curved approach? This is a very interesting thread but as with other similar threads each posters omits an essential piece of information. That information is the size of the boat that they are talking about. The posters to this group have many different types of boats. Retrieving an anchor on a 17" bass boat is different that picking it up on a 21' sailboat, If you have a 40' sailboat it will be significantly different than either of the above boats. I have a 21' sailboat that is dock and trailer sailed so don't have much to contribute to this thread but I would like to learn when I upgrade to a bigger boat. |
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anchor retrieval while single handing esential information.
"Keith Nuttle" wrote in message ... cavelamb wrote: Capt. JG wrote: "cavelamb" wrote in message Have you tried a curved approach? This is a very interesting thread but as with other similar threads each posters omits an essential piece of information. That information is the size of the boat that they are talking about. Not really. Jon started the thread and said his boat weighs 8000 lb. We also know from previous posts that it is about 30-32 feet. My reply made it clear that my boat weighs 16000 lb and for the record it is 38'. |
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