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• Anchor pull with engine in reverse test.
  • That sounds like something you could generate yourself by
    • Thought about purchasing one a while back
      • Windage
  • One way
    • You are assuming the same efficiency in reverse?
      • in the whole, yes
        • you can't assume that an anchor will hold at x force on any given day... It doesn't matter anyway... (link)
          • Exactly (nm)
    • Hmmm? Yeah,, that might be something to play with
  • We do something similar, but more violent . . . (pic)
    • Be very careful with that!
      • I guess you found out that...
      • Well, them tupperware things have a problem . . . (pic)
        • Here we are - with the Coelan before paint. . . (pic)
          • Opps - this one. (nm) (pic)
        • Did you mean cleats?
          • Upp! My nautical dictionary failed my mouth. . . (pic)
  • How fast does your boat go at 1500 RPM?
  • Burying the anchor
    • did the old tee shirt have anyone still in it? :) (nm)
  • On my motor.. (pic)
    • Going by those specs we should all be concerned. (pic)
    • How do you like your Campbell Prop?
      • I really do like it
        • Thanks Maine Sail! I had similar thoughts.