Anchor question

[timmyt66]

this is probally a dumb question but i will ask anyway i just bought a new anchor the old had no chain on it this one i bought a chain the question is does the rope hook to the chain or does the chain just flow freely and no rope hooked to it?

 

[JGREGORY]

Re: Anchor question

Rope to the chain, chain to the anchor on a slide.

 

[QC]

Re: Anchor question

Originally posted by RINKER V230:<br /> anchor on a slide.

What's dat? Many Danforth type only have an eye at the end?<br /><br />Timmy, You will love having some chain. Makes all of the difference in the world.

 

[timmyt66]

Re: Anchor question

Thanks Guys

 

[JGREGORY]

Re: Anchor question

My danforth has a ring that runs down the leanght of the shaft. If Anchor is wedged real good you swing your boat around and start pulling from the other direction and the ring backs the anchor out.

 

[QC]

Re: Anchor question

Rinker,<br /><br />That is what I thought you meant, but they don't all have that feature. Works well if it is there.

 

[brownies]

Re: Anchor question

chain also takes some of the "shock" out of being anchored in a "chop". (you have better luck staying in one place, not dragging the anchor, and it won't jerk the boat around near as bad as just a rope).<br />Although, sure need to remember to wind er up before taking off....chains can be rough on a lower unit.

 

[QC]

Re: Anchor question

"I don't know what it is. I just keep losing anchors." Quote from my Brother-in-Law . . .

 

[steam_mill]

Re: Anchor question

The chain serves two purposes:<br /><br />1. It protects the rope from rubbing on rocks and breaking<br />2. When you drop anchor, the chain will lead the anchor helping the anchor to go down the right way and grip bottom better.<br /><br />Tx.<br /><br />joe