T&T: Fw: Anchoring/Anti Roll Device

[Larry N. Brown]

> Has anyone used a Magma "Boat Stabilizer" or Davis "Rocker Stoppers" or 
> similar device? I am only interested in devices for anchoring. I don't 
> have a boom that extends beyond the hull and would prefer not installing 
> one? The Davis advertisement shows a power boat installation without a 
> boom. The price is reasonable and storage would be easy but i question if 
> the results are very good? I've never seen anyone use these. I anchor a 
> lot in the Exumas and it seems like the bad storms in the middle of the 
> night always come from the wrong direction.
> Thanks,Duane
> MT44

Duane,

Anyone who has tied up to the outer "wall" at Bear Point Marina in Orange 
Beach, AL knows you get serious wakes from go fast boats and when the wind 
is up from the sw - nw, plenty waves and plenty rolls. In desperation we 
bought one Magma stabilizer because the other side of the boat was on the 
wall. Never got it properly installed but the effect was immediate and a 
real help. I imagine a pair of them would probably more than double the 
effect of one.

It's definitely coming with us when we get underway and we might even spring 
for the other one.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: 64 Cypress Road
          Covington, LA