we find that our boat wanders all over the bay when we anchor in windy conditions. does anyone have any experiance in rectofying this annoying problem?
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Common problem
Check the archives, there has been much discussion. This is a common problem, especially on modern high freeboard, fin keeled boats. Various remedies have included dropping extra weight off the bow or stern to rigging an ad hoc spanker.
Check the archives, there has been much discussion. This is a common problem, especially on modern high freeboard, fin keeled boats. Various remedies have included dropping extra weight off the bow or stern to rigging an ad hoc spanker.
chain
I've discovered that my 410 charges the anchor far less since switching to an all-chain rode. Sometimes playing with the scope makes a difference.
I've discovered that my 410 charges the anchor far less since switching to an all-chain rode. Sometimes playing with the scope makes a difference.
NOT sailing while anchored
I had the same problem with my 380. The only time I ever slept at anchor was in a raft-up where the other boats kept me from swinging. I believe the reason Hunter boats sail at anchor is that their mast is unusually far foreward. The windage of the mast has a destabilizing effect that causes the unwanted swing. Look at other brands of boats and you will see what I mean. That is the price we pay for that big powerful mainsail. I suffer no more. I made a riding sail out of navy Sunbrella. It is a triangle, approximately 10 ft x 10 ft x 5 ft. When it is in working position it looks a lot like the feathers on a dart or arrow with the boom being the shaft of the arrow. When I say it works, I really mean it. My boat now seems to be glued to the wind. It varies less than 5 degrees total. This thing has been a MAJOR improvement. Now I can sleep at anchor. If you are interested, I will be glad to send you pictures and complete instructions on how to make and use a riding sail. I am long@isni.net .
I had the same problem with my 380. The only time I ever slept at anchor was in a raft-up where the other boats kept me from swinging. I believe the reason Hunter boats sail at anchor is that their mast is unusually far foreward. The windage of the mast has a destabilizing effect that causes the unwanted swing. Look at other brands of boats and you will see what I mean. That is the price we pay for that big powerful mainsail. I suffer no more. I made a riding sail out of navy Sunbrella. It is a triangle, approximately 10 ft x 10 ft x 5 ft. When it is in working position it looks a lot like the feathers on a dart or arrow with the boom being the shaft of the arrow. When I say it works, I really mean it. My boat now seems to be glued to the wind. It varies less than 5 degrees total. This thing has been a MAJOR improvement. Now I can sleep at anchor. If you are interested, I will be glad to send you pictures and complete instructions on how to make and use a riding sail. I am long@isni.net .
Sailrite kit is a source...
for what Larry made. Check it out at sailrite.com Look for "Anchor Riding Sails" under Sails, less than $75.
for what Larry made. Check it out at sailrite.com Look for "Anchor Riding Sails" under Sails, less than $75.
Sailrite kit
Of course they do. Where do you think I sto....., I mean, yes, I've heard that they might be a source. Actally, I got the idea for my sail from the catalog they sent with the sewing machine I bought from them. I believe their kit requires that you have a backstay. My sail uses the topping lift but doesn't really need any support other than the main halyard.
Of course they do. Where do you think I sto....., I mean, yes, I've heard that they might be a source. Actally, I got the idea for my sail from the catalog they sent with the sewing machine I bought from them. I believe their kit requires that you have a backstay. My sail uses the topping lift but doesn't really need any support other than the main halyard.
sailing
Sometimes, locking the rudder hard over one way or the other quiets the motion considerably.
Sometimes, locking the rudder hard over one way or the other quiets the motion considerably.
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