On 2008-07-12 15:24:16 -0400, Vic Smith said:

Ran across this:

http://www.tropicalboating.com/boati...om-bucket.html

Anybody using one, or a facsimile?
Seems reasonable for seeing the anchor set in clear waters.

If the water's clear enough to use one, it's probably warm enough to
snorkel, which is faster and more fun. Reflection can be a problem with
the buckets.

My wife, who is not a comfortable swimmer, likes the boogie boards with
an imbedded mask. No reflection and her face stays clear of the water.
I've been weaning her off of that to a snorkeling vest, mask and
snorkel, but she doesn't get enough practice.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Vic Smith wrote:
Ran across this:

http://www.tropicalboating.com/boati...om-bucket.html

Anybody using one, or a facsimile?
Seems reasonable for seeing the anchor set in clear waters.

--Vic

One of those remote-controlled slave submarines they use to view wrecks such
as the Titanic would be useful. You could then watch your anchor set on a TV
screen.

Isn't sailing getting expensive these days?


Dennis.

On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:43:34 +0100, "Dennis Pogson"
wrote:

One of those remote-controlled slave submarines they use to view wrecks such
as the Titanic would be useful. You could then watch your anchor set on a TV
screen.

They make a fairly cheap TV camera that you can lower from the boat.
In some third world ********s, divers will steal your anchor,
substituting a bag of rocks. So keep an eye on it, and throw in a
stick of powder, if indicated.

Casady

On Jul 26, 8:52 pm, (Richard Casady)
wrote:
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:43:34 +0100, "Dennis Pogson"

wrote:
One of those remote-controlled slave submarines they use to view wrecks such
as the Titanic would be useful. You could then watch your anchor set on a TV
screen.

They make a fairly cheap TV camera that you can lower from the boat.
In some third world ********s, divers will steal your anchor,
substituting a bag of rocks. So keep an eye on it, and throw in a
stick of powder, if indicated.

Casady

I thank the original poster for the inspiration. I can no longer
snorkel due to really bad eyes and I want to go scalloping witht eh
kids. This is the answer.

On Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:24:16 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Ran across this:

http://www.tropicalboating.com/boati...om-bucket.html

Anybody using one, or a facsimile?
Seems reasonable for seeing the anchor set in clear waters.

--Vic
I built one using an ordinary bucket with the bottom cut out and
replaced with clear polycarbonate.

It was great for the kids to see the fish beneath the surface and the
bottom creatures such as anenomes, shrimps, crabs et al without
getting out of the dinghy.

Peter

Vic Smith wrote:
...
http://www.tropicalboating.com/boati...om-bucket.html

Anybody using one, or a facsimile?
Seems reasonable for seeing the anchor set in clear waters.

I picked up the "genuine article" in the Bahamas many years ago. Mine is a
wooden bucket with iron bands that originally came with a clear plastic
bottom. I have since had to replace the bottom with a piece of heavy duty
glass. If you like to snorkel or fish for lobster in the tropics, the
bucket is almost a must. In the Bahamas especially, since the water is
quite clear, you can really see what's going on with the anchor(s), etc. In
the past decade I have been wandering in the Maritimes and the bucket hasn't
seen much use, but it does often remind me of way back when.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://home.comcast.net/~kerrydeare

On Jul 12, 3:24*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
Ran across this:

http://www.tropicalboating.com/boati...-bottom-bucket....

Anybody using one, or a facsimile?
Seems reasonable for seeing the anchor set in clear waters.

--Vic

Yes, been using them for years. Handy for a lot of things. Not the
least of which is when you need a bucket.

"Capt.Bill" wrote in message
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Yes, been using them for years. Handy for a lot of things. Not the
least of which is when you need a bucket.


But who wants to squint through skid marks?

Wilbur Hubbard

On Jul 13, 5:02*pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
"Capt.Bill" wrote in message

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Yes, been using them for years. Handy for a lot of things. Not the
least of which is when you need a bucket.

But who wants to squint through skid marks?

Wilbur Hubbard

You should used to that by now.

On Jul 15, 9:56�am, "Capt.Bill" wrote:
On Jul 13, 5:02�pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:

"Capt.Bill" wrote in message

...

Yes, been using them for years. Handy for a lot of things. Not the
least of which is when you need a bucket.

But who wants to squint through skid marks?

Wilbur Hubbard

You should used to that by now.

EASY BUCKET

I made my first "glas" bottom bucket with one of those 5 gallon
plastic buckets that everything comes in. I got a scrap piece od
clear vinyl, dodger glass material and put it over the top of the
bucket. There are a couple of ribs around the top, that are perfect
for putting a large, or a bunch of hooked together, hose clamps. Then
just cut the bottom out of the bucket.
A line tied around the top would work in a pinch.

In the Bahamas, I anchored near someone I had met before. After
checking my anchors with the bucket, I rowed over to his boat. He
asked to see my bucket, and said "damn" He then showed me his wood
bucket he just paid big bucks for trhe week before!

The bucket with the "glass on the top has a wider viewing area then
one with plexiglas in the bottom. You need to leave a 1" or so lip in
the bottom to bolt in the glass.