DSK,
I would think that for most boats there is more stress on the anchor
when anchored from the stern. The flat surface would cause more pull in a
current. Less hydro dynamic.
Paul

"DSK" wrote in message
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David&Joan wrote:
I am a firm disbeliever in stern anchors. They cause more problems than
they solve. If you think you must use a stern anchor, think about
anchoring somewhere else first.

Why would it matter which end of the boat the anchor was set from?

Does the bottom react differently? How does it know? Does the anchor know?

DSK

Paul Schilter wrote:
DSK,
I would think that for most boats there is more stress on the anchor
when anchored from the stern. The flat surface would cause more pull in a
current. Less hydro dynamic.
Paul


G Depends on the boat. Many boats have a sharper "entry" from astern
than they do from ahead (look at the underwater hull)

A stern anchor isn't usually used as a sole anchor. It is used
in conjunction with a bow anchor when anchoring in close
quarters to limit swinging. The most frequent use I used one
for was when anchoring just outside the
channel along the ICW to keep me from swinging into the
channel or into the shallows.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Paul Schilter" paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote in message
...
DSK,
I would think that for most boats there is more stress on the anchor
when anchored from the stern. The flat surface would cause more pull in a
current. Less hydro dynamic.
Paul

"DSK" wrote in message
. ..
David&Joan wrote:
I am a firm disbeliever in stern anchors. They cause more problems than
they solve. If you think you must use a stern anchor, think about
anchoring somewhere else first.

Why would it matter which end of the boat the anchor was set from?

Does the bottom react differently? How does it know? Does the anchor
know?

DSK

Paul Schilter wrote:
DSK,
I would think that for most boats there is more stress on the anchor
when anchored from the stern. The flat surface would cause more pull in a
current. Less hydro dynamic.

Do you mean, "less hydrodynamically efficient" as in more drag? At low
speeds such as currents (and if you're anchoring in 10+ knot current,
you have chosen unwisely) there is not likely to be any noticable
difference.

Most people worry more about dragging anchor from wind, not current.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 17:37:48 GMT, in message

(Lee Huddleston) wrote:

The conclusion was to let the spade sit and dig in on its own for a
little while before trying to back down with the engine. Those who
drop the anchor and just let the boat fall back with the wind seem to
be successful. Waiting apparently lets the heavy point begin to sink
in on its own.

That lines up with my general experience of anchoring. Patience seems
to accomplish a lot.

Ryk