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From: Aerofoam (no email)
Date: Thu Sep 13 2001 - 03:15:25 EDT
He is opposed to a 2-anchor set up for several reasons. For
> one thing, as he points out, if you're weathering out a storm, as it
passes
> there will be a 180 deg wind shift. The result will be either one anchor
> pulling out or sailing in circles around them resulting in one hell of a
> twist.
As I have understood it, the anchors are set 180 deg. apart with a swivel at
the end of their respective chains and an additional chain leading from the
swivel for canturnary effect. The worst scenario in this case would be
dragging one anchor into the other and fouling both of them.
. But use an all chain road with a good strong snubber attached
> to take up any jolts.
Not going to happen on most multi hulls and a few of my mono friends have
abandoned the all chain concept due to all the weight.
. Tied to your
> windless isn't necessarily the best idea unless you know for sure how the
> windless is backed and how strongly
The windlass is not going to be in the picture except for raising the hook.
I use a 3 point bridal with the load offset from center by about 8 feet to
keep the pull in one direction rather than sailing back and forth.
Mark Mech
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