When at anchor my 240 swings (surfs) as much as 90 degrees - other boats are pointing nicely into the wind but mine seems like an unbroken horse. Makes other boats nervous and makes me worry that my anchor might get worked out or loose my set. Any others with this problem?
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Dave Royce
Never had a problem
I have anchored out over night numerous times in the Puget sound area and I do not swing around alot. It is just like any other boat. Do you keep the keel down?
I have anchored out over night numerous times in the Puget sound area and I do not swing around alot. It is just like any other boat. Do you keep the keel down?
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Mark Major
Use a second anchor
I never read a book on it, but this works for me. Anchor with 7/1 rode (that's by the book). Then I motor diagonally so rode is under tension between 45 to 60 degrees of bow when pointing upwind, drop second bow anchor, letting out less than or equal rode. Like I said, this works for me; but others please correct me if I'm wrong. Mark Major, s/v Lesismor, 86H23
I never read a book on it, but this works for me. Anchor with 7/1 rode (that's by the book). Then I motor diagonally so rode is under tension between 45 to 60 degrees of bow when pointing upwind, drop second bow anchor, letting out less than or equal rode. Like I said, this works for me; but others please correct me if I'm wrong. Mark Major, s/v Lesismor, 86H23
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Chuck
draft?
I wonder if it may be because she drafts so little. 1.6ft according to the specs page. Might try throwing a couple of 5 gal buckets over the stern. Don't know what else to tell ya.
I wonder if it may be because she drafts so little. 1.6ft according to the specs page. Might try throwing a couple of 5 gal buckets over the stern. Don't know what else to tell ya.
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Frank Ladd
What I do
The 23.5 is light and shallow draft so I usally thow a light anchor off the stern too. In many places I can set the bow anchor, back up to the beach with the motor and walk another anchor ashore for knee deep water.
The 23.5 is light and shallow draft so I usally thow a light anchor off the stern too. In many places I can set the bow anchor, back up to the beach with the motor and walk another anchor ashore for knee deep water.
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david smith
anchor size
I worry about the little bow anchor and 10 ft of light chain supplied. Don't find this reassuring at all! Will be buying a larger anchor about 13 lb and about 15 ft of 8mm chain before next season. Should be able to sleep better.
I worry about the little bow anchor and 10 ft of light chain supplied. Don't find this reassuring at all! Will be buying a larger anchor about 13 lb and about 15 ft of 8mm chain before next season. Should be able to sleep better.
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Cliff Ruckstuhl
Anchor Sail
What you need is an anchor sail that can be bought from any sail maker. It attaches to your back stay or topping lift. It is a small triangle sail that act's like a wind vane and keeps the bow of the boat pointing into the wind. Our 28.5 swing's/sail's at anchor and this fixed the problem. Cliff
What you need is an anchor sail that can be bought from any sail maker. It attaches to your back stay or topping lift. It is a small triangle sail that act's like a wind vane and keeps the bow of the boat pointing into the wind. Our 28.5 swing's/sail's at anchor and this fixed the problem. Cliff
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Michael Bell
I know what your saying
My H26 does the same thing in a good wind. You have to keep in mind the Hunters are light and have a lot of windage. My preference is to stern tie if I can. Second, a stern anchor. It doesn’t have to be as big as the bow anchor (or upgrade your bow anchor and use it for the stern anchor).
My H26 does the same thing in a good wind. You have to keep in mind the Hunters are light and have a lot of windage. My preference is to stern tie if I can. Second, a stern anchor. It doesn’t have to be as big as the bow anchor (or upgrade your bow anchor and use it for the stern anchor).
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Mike
One benefit, though
Sure it whips all over the place. But on a hot day with a good wind I'll just drop down into the water and hold onto the ladder for dear life while it snakes back and forth. It's a blast. (Lifejacket required) I tend to think an anchor riding sail would make matters worse. Anyone have specific experience with one of those on a 240? With no backstay and no traveler it wouldn't work effectively, would it?
Sure it whips all over the place. But on a hot day with a good wind I'll just drop down into the water and hold onto the ladder for dear life while it snakes back and forth. It's a blast. (Lifejacket required) I tend to think an anchor riding sail would make matters worse. Anyone have specific experience with one of those on a 240? With no backstay and no traveler it wouldn't work effectively, would it?
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Bob Fliegel
Do You Have An Anchor Roller?
I am curious if you have an anchor roller. On my H260 I also have the same problem with rocking. I have always attributed it to the fact that the anchor roller is not in the center of the bow. Its offset from the center line of the boat by about 6-8 inches. Since the anchor roller is not in the center of the boat, the anchor line is also not in the center of the boat. What I tried last year was to premanently affix a 1/4 line to the U bolt on the bow. I am refering to the U bolt which is used for winching the boat on the trailer. After I let out my 1/4 anchor line, I pull some line in and attach the first line to the anchor line with a "tautline" hitch, or what some refer to as a "locking" hitch. The anchor line will then remain in the very center of the bow. I tried this last year and it seemed to help but the winds were light so it was hard to tell. You have nothing to loose in giving it a try. PS: The first time I overnighted the anchor roller, which I consider to be of poor quality because the ends are not flared, nearly cut through my anchor line from the constant rocking back and forth.
I am curious if you have an anchor roller. On my H260 I also have the same problem with rocking. I have always attributed it to the fact that the anchor roller is not in the center of the bow. Its offset from the center line of the boat by about 6-8 inches. Since the anchor roller is not in the center of the boat, the anchor line is also not in the center of the boat. What I tried last year was to premanently affix a 1/4 line to the U bolt on the bow. I am refering to the U bolt which is used for winching the boat on the trailer. After I let out my 1/4 anchor line, I pull some line in and attach the first line to the anchor line with a "tautline" hitch, or what some refer to as a "locking" hitch. The anchor line will then remain in the very center of the bow. I tried this last year and it seemed to help but the winds were light so it was hard to tell. You have nothing to loose in giving it a try. PS: The first time I overnighted the anchor roller, which I consider to be of poor quality because the ends are not flared, nearly cut through my anchor line from the constant rocking back and forth.
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Ron Mehringer
What I did...
My H26 also swings quite a bit. I found it helps if I take a small mushroom anchor (6lbs I think) and have it ride down the main anchor rode. A light messenger line is attached to the mushroom so I can control how far down the rode it goes. It really makes a big difference. Ron Mehringer s/v Hydro-Therapy
My H26 also swings quite a bit. I found it helps if I take a small mushroom anchor (6lbs I think) and have it ride down the main anchor rode. A light messenger line is attached to the mushroom so I can control how far down the rode it goes. It really makes a big difference. Ron Mehringer s/v Hydro-Therapy
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Tom
Enjoy the ride!
These type of boats (Light, high freeboard) swing around like power boats at anchor. My H260 is on a mooring and it swings around like crazy. I enjoy the constant change of view it offers! At anchor, I'll use a stern anchor (or tie to shore) as others suggested to keep the bow pointed into the waves. It is more comfortable and you don't have to worry about your boat swinging around and not resetting the anchor. One thing to keep watch is how other boats anchor close to you. If you hang out a stern anchor and they don't, there is potential for them to swing into you on a wind or current change. fair winds... Tom
These type of boats (Light, high freeboard) swing around like power boats at anchor. My H260 is on a mooring and it swings around like crazy. I enjoy the constant change of view it offers! At anchor, I'll use a stern anchor (or tie to shore) as others suggested to keep the bow pointed into the waves. It is more comfortable and you don't have to worry about your boat swinging around and not resetting the anchor. One thing to keep watch is how other boats anchor close to you. If you hang out a stern anchor and they don't, there is potential for them to swing into you on a wind or current change. fair winds... Tom
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Chris
riding @ anchor
I too use a small mushroom anchor and have found that this helps a lot. I tryied the riding sail, and attached it to the topping lift, but i think it only helped as much as leaving the bimini up. Have you guys ever had your anchor rode wind around your keel, We anchor out just about every weekend, and this has happend twice to me in the last month. I am attributing it to the water level of the lake at the moment. I am thinking of pulling up the keel, while at anchor I will try it out this weekend. Any comments or sugggestions.
I too use a small mushroom anchor and have found that this helps a lot. I tryied the riding sail, and attached it to the topping lift, but i think it only helped as much as leaving the bimini up. Have you guys ever had your anchor rode wind around your keel, We anchor out just about every weekend, and this has happend twice to me in the last month. I am attributing it to the water level of the lake at the moment. I am thinking of pulling up the keel, while at anchor I will try it out this weekend. Any comments or sugggestions.
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Rob Ullinger
Plenty of rhode
Our 23.5 does not sail around her anchor nearly as bad a our previous boat, a Seaward Fox, which had very high freeboard and was a bit lighter. We make sure that we have out at least 7:1 scope, or more. She still sails around, but in a much gentler and shorter arc. Be cautious setting both a bow and stern anchor. If a storm should come up through the night, you may find yourself beam to wind and waves, which at best is uncomfortable, and could put a lot of stress on both anchors, rhodes, and cleats. We carry 2 anchors, the 8 lb Danforth style that came with the boat on 100' of 1/2" nylon, and a 14lb Delta on 200' of 1/2" nylon. Both also have chain. Rob "Kinship"
Our 23.5 does not sail around her anchor nearly as bad a our previous boat, a Seaward Fox, which had very high freeboard and was a bit lighter. We make sure that we have out at least 7:1 scope, or more. She still sails around, but in a much gentler and shorter arc. Be cautious setting both a bow and stern anchor. If a storm should come up through the night, you may find yourself beam to wind and waves, which at best is uncomfortable, and could put a lot of stress on both anchors, rhodes, and cleats. We carry 2 anchors, the 8 lb Danforth style that came with the boat on 100' of 1/2" nylon, and a 14lb Delta on 200' of 1/2" nylon. Both also have chain. Rob "Kinship"
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Bill and Nancy Berg
Anchor line wrap/ kellet
Yes we've had the anchor rode wrapped aroung the centerboard on several occaisions. Usually related to slack tides. It could be very dangerous if the wind came up while wrapped. To un-wrap, slack off extra rode and play it out. We have used the boat hook to get it off, too. Since the centerboard does not come up all the way, you could pinch the line even tighter in the V between the board and the hull. Using in a weighted anchor kellet will help prevent wrapping.
Yes we've had the anchor rode wrapped aroung the centerboard on several occaisions. Usually related to slack tides. It could be very dangerous if the wind came up while wrapped. To un-wrap, slack off extra rode and play it out. We have used the boat hook to get it off, too. Since the centerboard does not come up all the way, you could pinch the line even tighter in the V between the board and the hull. Using in a weighted anchor kellet will help prevent wrapping.
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