Ok all, I hope this topic doesn't take us into the nether...
I am setting up a new primary anchor system and have settled on the 22 lb. Bruce. My boat does not have any bow rollers, etc., for ease of use. I have a bracket on my bowsprit for holding a Danforth, but that will not work for the claw-type. How do I store the anchor when not in use? Should I fit a bow roller or tray? Do I stow the anchor in the lazarette? What have you folks done? Will anchoring without any trays or rollers hurt the boat? Will anchoring to one side or the other (where the cleats are) create instability in higher winds? Also, do you use mousing wire or do zip ties work for the shackles?
Kind of a lot, but I am kind of in the dark on these. Thanks for your help!
Chris
I am setting up a new primary anchor system and have settled on the 22 lb. Bruce. My boat does not have any bow rollers, etc., for ease of use. I have a bracket on my bowsprit for holding a Danforth, but that will not work for the claw-type. How do I store the anchor when not in use? Should I fit a bow roller or tray? Do I stow the anchor in the lazarette? What have you folks done? Will anchoring without any trays or rollers hurt the boat? Will anchoring to one side or the other (where the cleats are) create instability in higher winds? Also, do you use mousing wire or do zip ties work for the shackles?
Kind of a lot, but I am kind of in the dark on these. Thanks for your help!
Chris
