[C320-list] Anchoring tips?

[jim brown]

That's what is taught in the ASA course. Add the distance from water to deck in calculating scope. On another note, I've read that you should not use the bow roller when anchoring but always use a bridle to both cleats or at least tie off on a bow cleat. The bow roller is less strong and it's main purpose is to store and lower the anchor. Any thoughts?

Jim Brown

--- On Tue, 7/6/10, Dave Anderer <danderer at udel.edu> wrote:

From: Dave Anderer <danderer at udel.edu>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Anchoring tips?
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 7:05 PM

The below is how I've always done it.  Since the idea of scope is to lower
the angle of the rode, and increase the cantenary effect, this makes sense
to me.

On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 6:43 PM, John Frost <john at frostnet.net> wrote:

> Following the same idea, since the amount of line from the bow roller to
> the
> water line changes dramatically with wind, I have always heard to count the
> depth as from the bow roller down to the bottom and then let out the scope
> (5:1 or 7:1) for that depth. That way you have the right angle even in a
> blow.
>
> For example if you were in 10 ft of water and your bow roller is 6 ft above
> the water line, treat the depth as 16 ft and let out scope accordingly (80
> ft for 5:1).
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