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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Wed Dec 15 2004 - 10:38:29 EST
In a message dated 12/15/04 12:01:44 AM, Bob Austin writes:
<< Actually the anchor will often break out easier if you go forward on the
anchor--a lot depends on the situation. >>
Modern lightweight anchors such as the Fortress and the Danforth are designed
to dig deeper when pulled in the backward direction without shortening the
scope. If your anchor is buried in a good holding bottom, either clay or hard
packed sand, your boat may not have enough reverse thrust to break the anchor
out. Either that or the rode will break.
The correct method for pulling the anchor is to shorten the scope as much as
possible, preferably by pulling the boat right over the anchor, cleat the rode
or use a chain stopper, and let wave action pull the anchor out of the
bottom. If this doesn't work, move forward until the anchor breaks free.
I'll go with Bob on this one.
Larry Z
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