I have a pad eye mounted just forward of the anchor locker. The bitter end of the anchor rode is always attached to it. Even when I leave the boat in my moorage, the rode is always attached. When I'm racing or when I'm cruising, I know I can let go the anchor in an emergency without losing it.
Alan Bergen C&C 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR ----- Original Message -----
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