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Jere Lull

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Single Handed Anchoring off the bow

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lid wrote:

"capt.bill11" wrote:
You just use a power windlass with a self dropping anchor with a up/
down switch at the helm.

Every self respecting 100' yacht should have one ;-)
Seriously though, on smallish boats, say 25' or less, I've found a
windlass to be more trouble than it's worth.

Rick

I agree, except for the size. I have found windlasses to be a bother
with modern designs at 32' or below, say about 5 tons. In the rare cases
where we're leaving an anchorage in enough wind to make hauling
difficult, either Pat twiddles the motor controls or I shift the rode to
the stern and haul with the genny winch.

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