i just make an 'educated guess' for the length of rode. in general the 'guess' is most of the 200': 10' tide change with a low tide depth 20 feet means for a 7:1 i should have 210' of rode. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Fri, 9/14/12, Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote:
Interesting. It looks like water could easily go to the bilge in my boat.
Do you mark your rode in some manor to know how much you are paying out? I know about Puget Sound having just been up there. Very deep anchorages.
Daniel
On 9/14/2012 7:33 AM, W David Scobie wrote:
Bill provides a great description on how to anchor.
I'll only add -
* i carry two anchors: 'claw' type and a danforth * each anchor on 200' of rode and 10' of chain * i carry a third rode of 200'
(why so much rode ... Puget Sound anchorages can run deep, especially during high tide range periods)
i have lined my cockpit locker with 'dri-dek' panels. this protects the hull from the anchor (more an issue when trailering the boat) and improves air flow.
each set of ground tackle has a 'anchor &rode bag' (made/marketed by west marine).
one thing to consider - are there limber holes cut into your Mboat's bulkheads under the cockpit? if not consider cutting the holes (be sure to expoxy/seal the wood) so any water coming into the 'anchor locker' drains in to the bilge.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com