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"Asshole up"
In Response To: go with a brait rode. won't asshole up and takes up less room in the locker. ()
Huh. Is that a nautical term? I hear that whenever I come out of the companionway.
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- Anchor rode preferences...
- Where is your cruising area??
- Many good points and things to consider TD
- as long as we are on the subject... how do you find out what chain works best?
- I think you COULD get by with a mixed rode; however,
- The gypsy usually has the chain type pressed in to it.
- Rope to chain splice may not work unattended
- I don't like to put weight in the bow of my sailboat, but a power boat,...
- Why bother?
- FYI 5/16" chain is about 1.1 lb. per foot.
- go with a brait rode. won't asshole up and takes up less room in the locker.