Boat Anchors 101: How to Choose [Capable Cruising]
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How do you choose the right anchor for your boat and sailing style? In this episode of the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps Day Sailors, Coastal Cruisers and Voyagers select the right anchoring gear. Covered in this video are: 1) Intro to the Capable Cruising Guides [00:15] a. Voyagers [00:22] b. Coastal Cruisers [00:35] c. Day Sailors [00:52] 2) What’s an anchor? [01:06] 3) Who needs an anchor? [01:33] 4) Anchor examples, variety and assembly [02:20] a. Northill [03:16] b. Fortress [03:22] 5) Terms and parts [3:42] a. Shank [3:48] b. Stock [3:54] c. Fluke [4:08] d. Point [04:22] e. Rode [04:52] - 3-strand nylon - braided nylon - polypropylene - high-test chain, BBB) f. Snubbers [09:06] g. Devil’s claw, chain hooks and roller hitch knots [09:57] 6) How to choose anchoring gear for your sailing style [10:57] a. Voyager [11:46] b. Coastal Cruiser [13:09] c. Day Sailor [14:16] d. REVIEW [14:53] 7) Anchor types and shapes [15:09] a. Traditional / Fisherman (e.g., Northill) [15:25] b. Flat / Danforth (e.g., Fortress) [15:52] c. Plows (e.g., CQR) [16:29] d. New Generation (e.g., Rocna, Mantus, Spade) [17:24] 8) Operations [17:50] 9) Maintenance [18:03] a. REVIEW [23:14] 10) Pros and cons, effectiveness, bottom types [23:31] a. Traditional / Fisherman [23:35] b. Flat / Danforth [26:02] c. Plow [28:17] 11) Cost and savings [29:12] 12) DIY options [32:15] 13) REVIEW [32:53] 14) Join the discussion [33:12] LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED / SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO: - Nylon rope: https://amzn.to/2rr0Biw - Good polypropylene line: https://amzn.to/2QgG9Q8 - "Devil's Claw" style anchor snubber: https://amzn.to/2Sw0tcY - Fortress FX 55 anchor: https://amzn.to/2EgeMzp - Danforth anchor: https://amzn.to/2L3iOve - The Rocna I intend to buy next: https://amzn.to/2PoKyLo - The Spade I like: https://amzn.to/2Qfoet3 - My Ultimate Hat™ has sadly been discontinued, but you can buy the next best thing here: https://amzn.to/2L1gTaJ Just a note: we have been learning a lot about sound equipment and editing, and are pretty happy with how the sound in this video turned out! But we will be focusing some more time and effort on color correction in the future to get a more consistent look across clips and cameras. Thanks for continuing to support our adventures as we improve production. --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Follow Emily & Clark's Tiny Adventure blog: svtemptress.com Facebook and Instagram: @emilyandclark -- CONSIDER SUPPORTING OUR PROJECTS (FOR AS LITTLE AS $1) https://www.patreon.com/emilyandclark
These anchors work well in most bottoms I understand (I'll know more with first hand experience). But if you aren't traveling far a specialized anchor might be best. See what other sailors are using locally.
Also, very important, you could have the best setup but the skill required is acquired over time. Proper scope is important. If possible dive the anchor to make SURE its good. AS you said, a good anchor system is piece of mind, better than insurance. Only a fool would make his own anchor imo. Great video.
I like your buy and hold philosophy and good to see those historical graphs to inspire confidence.
Cheers Hayden
No worries about commenting on the wrong video. Shows me that you are watching the non financial ones. Thanks
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also i heard from many people that a good rule of thumb for chain length is 1.5 times the length of your vessel.
i hope this helps and i will be buying BOTH a mantus/rocna anchor AND 50ft of chain for my 33ft sailboat this month. i absolutely want a ZERO QUESTION situation for myself.
It looks like Mantus may be giving us an anchor. It looks like a great choice, I'll be happy to use it of the offer comes through.
I think chain length is more a function of the deepth you anchor in and bottom type than your boat length. But for a mixed chain rope system 50 feet of chain seems like plenty.
i cannot thank you enough for this video Clark as it was inspiring to me and i now have piece of mind leaving my boat to go onshore in any conditions in the bay pretty much. ...(for less than $300 investment too)
i also decided it was time for me to get enough chain for EACH anchor - which i learned a good rule of thumb is about 1.5 times the length of your vessel.
i believe i will still only primarily use the danforth with the 50ft of chain, but i know i always have that GREAT second option to throw that heavy CQR out in heavy weather just in case.
my boating experience just became about 1000 times more enjoyable and i will have them any where i choose to roam now. (dana point, long beach, + catalina/channel islands next!)
I remember sailing in that area on my way from Seattle to Panama. The channel island way out, the one with the stellar sea lions, was quite a challenge. Lots if wind and fog. If you head out there you will be glad you have good gear.
Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. We have more anchoring videos coming, on techniques.
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So much thanks to our patrons who are helping with those purchases.
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Edit: Holy Lord! The entire video topic is indexed with direct links to individual points in the video! AWESOME WORK!
That was one of our earlier videos. We have gotten a bit better I hope. What we really want now, and will get as soon as we sail back to the US is a gray card. That is going to make color correction much less subjective.
I think we will be headed to Columbia/Panama next fall. So I guess we won't run into each other. Maybe down the road.
Your vids are top notch. I consume many sailing vids and you have sage advise and a nice way about you both. Heading to Bahamas next fall, currently getting new gelcoat on the entire cabin top. Where are you anchored in this vid if you can disclose??
Sadly we just did a search and found they are no longer made. We are playing with affiliate links. Emily just put a link in the description for a canvas Tilly. Basically the same as as what I wear. If you click the link we get some money if you buy something. I don't think it has to be the hat, basically anything you buy on Amazon after you follow our link helps us.
Regards,
Scott
Many thanks for the time and effort you put into this.
Kind regards,
Scott W.
I do look forward to seeing the video on anchoring techniques.
Best regards,
Scott
We have several more anchoring videos in the works. All about "how to anchor". Basic to advanced tricks.