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From: Bob Peterson (no email)
Date: Thu Dec 02 2004 - 12:27:26 EST
John, you have me confused. How is the ball "very helpful when entering a
crowded anchorage, especially during "busy" times when many boats are
getting underway"? First off, it is only supposed to be displayed once you
are anchored, not when entering an anchorage; and secondly, as has been
discussed at length in this thread, not one in 100 boaters knows what it's
for.
Just curious,
Bob Peterson
47' Lien Hwa CMY
"Lopaka Nane"
San Francisco
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Subject: T&T: Re: Anchoring
Hi Gary,
Too bad more people don't abide by this rule. You can bet the lawyers will
have a field day if there's an incident and the ball wasn't displayed.
Seldom used by small boats like ours in US waters, the anchor ball is
commonly displayed elsewhere in the world. I always use one in a large
anchorage where there is traffic (more than a few boats). The ball is very
helpful when entering a crowded anchorage, especially during "busy" times
when many boats are getting underway or securing from sea. OTOH, I must
confess, I seldom use the cone when motorsailing.
John
"Seahorse"
Gary Corn writes
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I used a collapsible one anchoring along the Tenn-Tom Waterway in order to
be legal in case a tow Captain wanted to yell at me but seldom see one used
anywhere. Someone once asked why I had painted my radar reflector black.
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