mmmm Data driven evidence suggests that a knockdown can separate the elements of a rail BBQ. Use of said BBQ does work as a sea anchor bit may drag in mud.
D > On Jun 2, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > What kind of barbeque? I think a Weber with side burner will do okay in a > weedy bottom if the top opens. :) > > Cheers, Russ > Sweet 35 mk-1 > > At 10:04 PM 01/06/2015, you wrote: >> This is why I was asking what kind of anchor it was. I had a backyard-built >> plow anchor on Shift when we bought her, the proportions were all wrong and >> it held like a castoff barbecue. Design matters. >> >> Jim Watts >> Paradigm Shift >> C&C 35 Mk III >> Victoria, BC >> >> On 1 June 2015 at 21:42, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> Hi Dwight, >> >> In my reply to Joe I mentioned having but not using a Bruce Lee... that is >> what a Chinese knock-off is known as around here. Kinda cute, get it? Bruce >> Lee, the Chinese character? >> >> Anyhow, the Bruce Lee is a cast version of the original anchor, which was >> forged steel. >> check post #28 >> http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?162068-Bruce-Anchors >> Bear in mind that the above is small anchor and cast steel is repairable, >> you just need to recover the pieces. :) >> >>         Cheers, Russ >>         Sweet 35 mk-1 >> >> At 07:24 AM 01/06/2015, you wrote: >>> and pay attention to how you set the anchor...I mean back off hard on it to >>> make sure it is set well and if you can use at least 7 to 1 rode to >>> depth...I use a 15KG Bruce style knock off with about 40 feet of 5/16 high >>> tensile chain as my main hook and I carry my 35 lb CQR and a large Danforth >>> complete with rodes under the vee berth as spare...I have had very good >>> experiences on the Bruce style anchor...a lot depends on the type of bottom >>> and the set as far as holding power goes >>> >>> Dwight Veinot >>> C&C 35 MKII, Alianna >>> Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS >>> d.ve...@bellaliant.net >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 3:09 AM, Knowles Rich via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> Joe, for what you describe you are planning on doing, that anchor should do >>> just fine. If you think you may be possibly caught needing more secure >>> footing, there are several recently introduced anchors that may serve you >>> better; Rocna etc, but at considerably more cost. As others are pointing >>> out, more weight means more security and the more chain in the rode, the >>> better the anchor will perform. >>> You might also consider installing a windlass as, unless you are a built >>> like a windlass, manually hauling bigger anchors and more chain can be a >>> real slog. >>>  I used a 15 kg. Bruce with 150â€â„„¢ of 5/16†chain backed by 200’ >>> â„¢ of â… â€ nylon rode with a Lofrans windlass on mn my LF38 for the 17 >>> years I owned her and never had a problem. >>> >>> Rich Knowles >>> Nanaimo, BC >>> INDIGO LF38 >>> Boatless! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On May 31, 2015, at 22:04, Russ & Melody via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> What size anchor do I need for my 38? I want to put a plow anchor on a >>>> roller and found a 35lb one locally for $50. Found a chart on the photo >>>> album that says that would be more than enough but that chart seems to be >>>> the exception. We are in Lake Erie and our only real use would be for >>>> an afternoon of swimming and occasional overnight in a very protected >>>> bay. >>>> Thanks >>>> Joe >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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