Calypso displaces 24,000 with a significant windage (70' mast roller furling, mainsail cover, dodger etc.). The lovely Mrs. Calypso really likes to sleep all night. I believe the ONE time we got blown out of an anchorage stuck with her. (Tonga, 2AM squall, different boat)
The 65lb CQR, 90' of chain, and 300' of rode does require a windlass. Typically, in calm weather, I haul the rode in by hand until 40+- feet of chain is "up and down". Calypso has a Lewmar Ocean #2 windlass with gypsy. I use the gypsy to aid the climb to the top of the mast. If the windlass fails or we experience an aux power failure the old stand by of clamping on to the rode and winching up 30' at a time will get old fast. In the PNW tidal waters I will aim for anchoring in 30' to 45' depths and put out 120' to 140' total rode. In remote waters or dodgy anchorages I will rig a float off the anchor in case it becomes stuck. The float also warns the next boat into the anchorage where Calypso's anchor lies. Once in the Desolation Sound area I found a great spot but it was 200' deep within a few boat lengths of the rocky shore. I let out 250' of rode and backed in (after a sounding the area with a lead line from the dinghy). Once the anchor bit into the underwater cliff we stern tied to the shore. It was a lot of work but we had great views in all directions and no other boats could crowd our spot. Maybe the Mrs. has a good reason to suspect my anchoring paradigm. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle -----Original Message----- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 5:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Martha's Vineyard Cruise next week 65 lbs??!! deeeuuummmnnnn...thats a heavy anchor! Can yoiu pull that up by hand. Is it possible to use float and ring to pull up your anchor on a sailboat, or do you need more speed for that to work? Danny ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Martha's Vineyard Cruise next week Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:28:31 +0000 On of the better books about anchors and anchoring is written by Earl Hinz; "The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring". Great winter reading. I have used several of his techniques over the years with great success. That and 90' of chain and a 65lb CQR. It is rare I need to switch anchor types here in the PNW. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle -----Original Message----- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 2:00 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Martha's Vineyard Cruise next week Martin, I'm always looking for tips! I read alot about the anchor and I know it can be a heated discussion...but it seemed to rate well from all I read and I got one a bit big. Well, it says from 36-40 footer. I don't plan to do too much anchoring the first time out. It is kind of an off week with the kiddies all going back to school so, we're planning on paying for moorings this time out. Danny ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Martha's Vineyard Cruise next week Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:56:08 +0000 Danny, I saw several responses regarding the charts but none about your anchor choice. Do you have any questions about the best anchoring set-ups and strategies, especially for that cruising area? Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
