On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:01:12 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
wrote:

As to my suggestion... planning in advance, attach a send line

Usually called a trip line.

and if the
winch goes out, haul down a couple of fenders on it

How do you do that?

(I believe many use
small floats to mark where the anchor sits), then tie them off at the
anchor.

How do you do that?

If it's a matter of weight that's the problem, the buoyancy of the
floats would help you retrieve the anchor.

If weight wasn't a problem you wouldn't need a windlass.


PS, not everyone who disagrees with your political views is a liar.