Hi Doug and Listers, I have anchored from the stern many times but for a different reason. On warm days I wanted the wind to blow directly into the cockpit and companionway. With the bimini up, wind cooling the cockpit, and a beverage of choice, all is rosy. Bones ____________________________________________________________ The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/535a5ee34fcdb5ee326bfst03vuc