T&T: Anchor scope, was Anchor Loyalty

[Larry H]

Don't forget that the distance from the water to the anchor roller must be 
added to the water depth when computing scope.  So, if the roller is 7 ft 
above the water, then the scope was not 21:1 but 10.5:1.

Larry H
Puget Trawler 37

Subject: Re: T&T: Anchor Loyalty


> Hey - I love the philosophy of anchor scope of 21:1 - just think about
> how much chain we would need here in the Pacific Northwest where we
> regularly anchor in depths of up to 100 feet.
> Only question I have in this regard is where the hell do you store the
> necessary 1500 - 2000 feet of chain and what the hell do you use for a
> winch?
> Me thinks a ratio of 7:1 is more realistic.
>
> Happy new year all
>
> John Tones  "Penta"
> Sidney, BC