Hi Bert, That idea works very well, if you only have one anchor out. Another solution is to set two bow anchors in a "V". Then the boat won't swing around as much. A third solution is a small riding sail set on the back stay. It acts as an air rudder, and keeps the boat headed into the wind. Connie ----- Original Message ---- From: "Flickasf@aol.com" <Flickasf@aol.com> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:56:14 AM Subject: M_Boats: swinging at anchor I saw a M 17 at anchor using the following system; the vessel was not swinging in the wind. You might give it a try. The anchor rode was led off the bow and a snatch block was attached to it leading to the cockpit making bridle. The angle to the wind could there fore be adjusted. Bert Felton M 15, #365 Zephyr ************** Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats