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I use a Danforth regularly in mud
In Response To: Something I didn't know about Fortress/Danforth type anchors ()
I've never had a problem getting it to set on the first try but I pretty much do what he is suggesting. I drop the anchor to the bottom then slowly work back and pay out scope with a little tension on the rode. When I get to 6:1 I give it more power in reverse. It always digs in right away.
Messages In This Thread
- Something I didn't know about Fortress/Danforth type anchors
- I've never heard of that. Thanks Larry.
- I use a Danforth regularly in mud
- I'm missing something.
- Ah-ha! Nice to find out that you've been doing something right
- For those routinely using a Fortress in soft mud, there's a good argument for using wire or cable in place of chain...
- I've never heard of that. Thanks Larry.
