[C320-list] ANCHOR ISSUES

[Warren Updike]

So, there are two useful purposes of a kellet.  The obvious is to flatten
the angle of the rode between the boat and the anchor.  This helps keep the
chain and shank from lifting in ==high wind== and also provides a bit of
shock dampening.  However, for this use the kellet needs to be of
significant weight, maybe 25-30lbs.  The other advantage of a kellet, and
even of moderate weight (8-15lbs,) is that in ==light or no wind== it will
keep the rode from wrapping the keel.  To do this, the kellet must be
let-out enough to hang below the keel; but, not so low that it drags on the
bottom.  This latter problem occurs on tidal waters where the action of the
tide can cause the boat to rotate even with no wind.  When you wake up in
the am you find there is now a nice breeze and the rode is tending aft.
It's even more exciting when rafted and the rode also wraps your neighbor's
keel.  

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: JJ Morrison [mailto:sail-ability at sympatico.ca] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 12:07 PM
To: Catalina List
Subject: [C320-list] ANCHOR ISSUES


In the winter 2012 issue of the Mainsheet page 38 there is a good article on
anchoring; the use of a kellet is discussed and I've been using one for
years. I've recently replaced it( an 8# mushroom anchor) with a 12# exercise
weight which has a handle on it and is coated in a soft plastic which
minimises damage to the hull, I got it at Wal-mart for $30. The handle makes
it easy to attach to the rode with a karabiner. If you try it I think you'll
be impressed with the results.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574