[MHml] Re: Wishbone anchor

[multihulls at steamradio.com]

In a message dated 3/29/01 12:42:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
multihulls-request at steamradio.com writes:

<< 
 PS.Is there anybody out there that has ever had any experience with a
 "Wishbone" anchor?? They were sold back in the early seventies. I would like
 to hear from you.
  >>
Yes, they are poor to mediocre therefore a failure.
Note, NO ANCHOR, no matter how good or how well promoted can RELIABLY reset 
on a tide change. The best way to handle that situation is the common 
Bahamian moor, that is two anchors set 180 degrees apart from the bow. One 
anchor upstream, one down, thus your boat simply toggles back and forth 
between the two and you NEVER ask any anchor to reset itself unwatched and 
unaided.

Charles E. Kanter, AMS
Have Passport, Will Travel
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