Rick, I use a old climbers knot. I am not sure of the name but it is very similar to a taut line hitch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taut-line_hitch) Magnus hitch #1736 version midway down the wikipedia list.. The difference is the last single loop is doubled. This allows the line to be pulled in either direction on the anchor line without slipping. It looks similar to a prusik knot except each side is only two turns. I generally tie it near the stern cleat so it can range from stern anchoring to bow anchoring. If you really want to get cute you can put a block at the stern cleat and run the bitter end through the block to the cabin so that you can control it from your bunk :-) Thanks Doug Kelch PS, It's been a little chilly here in Phoenix as it only got up to a high of 63 yesterday :-) ________________________________ From: Rick Langer <farreach@optonline.net> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 6:40:49 AM Subject: M_Boats: Anchoring Spring Line Hey Doug, That's a neat technique. What knot do you use to tie the spring line to the anchor rode? BTW, I thought you'd like to know that cold weather is coming to New England today. Rick M15 #337 Bluebird
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:51:17 -0800 (PST) From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Bow Sprit-stern anchor Message-ID: <216062.67582.qm@web58701.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Joe,
You won't get any strange looks from me. I always deploy the anchor from the stern and frequently remain anchored by the stern. I generally use a quick setting anchor like a CQR or a Bruce style claw. I deploy the anchor from the cockpit, set it, and tie it off to a stern cleat. I will then take the non-tensioned anchor line forward, outside the shrouds to the bow cleat and secure it there. I often tie a spring line to the anchor line from a point a few feet off the stern cleat and take keep it loose in the cockpit.
If conditions are such that I want to anchor by the bow I just release the anchor line from the stern and the boat swings around with the wind at the bow. If I want to stop the swinging or position the bow into any waves I pull in on the spring line until I get t he angle that works best. The spring line is used to gradually turn the boat to an angle to the wind and waves which stops the swinging and can minimize a roll due waves.
Thanks
Doug Kelch M15 G #310 "Seas the Day"
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