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Vessel Operation

ANCHORING

Your vessel features a Danforth type anchor. The anchor

will set quickly in a variety of bottoms because of its

unique shank proﬁ le and ballasted tip. It is a high holding

type anchor made from products for maximum tensile

strength..

The anchoring process is easier with another person

on board. First be certain that the line for the anchor is

properly attached, to avoid losing the anchor and anchor

line overboard.

Chain will stand up to the abrasion of sand, rock, or

mud on the bottom much better than a nylon line. Being

galvanized the chain will resist corrosion. 3 strand nylon

line has been added to ensure a adequate scope in different

depths and weather situations. The nylon will stretch under

a heavy strain cushioning the impact of waves or wind on

both the boat and the anchor.

To anchor, select an area preferably with a ﬂ at bottom.

Mud, sandy clay and ﬁ rm stand afford the best bottoms for

anchoring. Grassy bottoms often resist the anchor taking

hold and end up pulling out grass and roots. Contrary to

modern belief, you do not anchor while the boat is making

headway, or moving forward. In fact, the bow of the boat

should be brought slowly backward, while releasing the

anchor until it hits the bottom. To “snub the line” means

to stop its outward “pay” or movement.

Usually the length of anchor line used should be 5 to

10 times the depth of the water depending on weather

conditions. This ratio is called the “scope”; the minimum

scope under average conditions is 7 or 8:1. If the scope is

too short the anchor’s efﬁ ciency is diminished. A longer

scope cushions the shock load on the entire system.

Once a scope is determined sometimes it is difﬁ cult to

know how much line to let out to reach the desired scope

especially at night. One way to mark an anchor line that

will identify the amount of line is to paint wide and narrow

bands from about 50’ to 150’ in 10’ intervals. The wide

bands equal 50’ and each narrow band would equal 10’.

Distinguish each 50’ band with a different color paint. This

can be done with “see in the dark” paint. Simply tape each

length for the appropriate band before painting it.

After you have anchored, check your position with

landmarks if possible. You need to continue to monitor

these landmarks to make sure you are not drifting. Since

anchoring can also be an emergency procedure, the anchor

and line should be readily accessible. Check anchor locker

to ensure an untangled anchor line.

Once anchored the anchor line must be secured to a strong

tie such as a cleat.

Do not rely on the windlass brake to carry the anchor rode load.

Use a series of full turns and half-hitches around the

cleat horn to prevent any line slippage or jamming. This

is important as the scope may need to be adjusted over a

period of time and you need swift access to the line.

For increased holding power in windy conditions, two

anchors are sometimes set. If your primary anchor drags,

you can run out your secondary anchor without picking

up the primary one. The important thing is to lay them

out at an angle. When setting two anchors, make sure they

are fastened to separate strong ties such as cleats. This is

done in case you need to adjust one later so the line must

be accessible.

Note: In times of high waves a buoy on the rode works as

a shock absorber and allows the vessel’s bow to ride the

wave crests without large strains being transmitted to the

set anchor. These plastic foam buoys can be purchased at

boating retail outlets.

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