Using a stern anchor - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T19:01:00Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/using-a-stern-anchor?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A35292&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe other thing you can do if…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-05-18:2195841:Comment:352922011-05-18T09:35:44.887ZRobert Sheridanhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RobertSheridan
<p>The other thing you can do if you have a netting beam right at the stern is put fairleads on it to pass the anchor rode through. I have used this sort of set up when towing dinghies and it seemed to do the trick, especially when there are 2 fairleads and a bridle (as Marty described) rather than one in the middle.</p>
<p>Another trick if the problem is yawing is to stream a drogue or bucket astern.</p>
<p>Robert</p>
<p>The other thing you can do if you have a netting beam right at the stern is put fairleads on it to pass the anchor rode through. I have used this sort of set up when towing dinghies and it seemed to do the trick, especially when there are 2 fairleads and a bridle (as Marty described) rather than one in the middle.</p>
<p>Another trick if the problem is yawing is to stream a drogue or bucket astern.</p>
<p>Robert</p> Try using a bridle, pay out t…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-05-12:2195841:Comment:348522011-05-12T19:35:38.668ZMarty Petershttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NokTalay
Try using a bridle, pay out the anchor line as normal and secure on one stern cleat staying inboard of the rudders. Then, attach a second line with a rolling hitch to the anchor line. Pay out the anchor line until the rolling hitch is about 3 or 4 meters behind the stern and then take the second line and apply tension using the other stern cleat until the rolling hitch is midway between the hulls making a nice V and then secure.<br />
Vary the bridle lengths to find the sweet spot.<br />
You will still…
Try using a bridle, pay out the anchor line as normal and secure on one stern cleat staying inboard of the rudders. Then, attach a second line with a rolling hitch to the anchor line. Pay out the anchor line until the rolling hitch is about 3 or 4 meters behind the stern and then take the second line and apply tension using the other stern cleat until the rolling hitch is midway between the hulls making a nice V and then secure.<br />
Vary the bridle lengths to find the sweet spot.<br />
You will still swing alittle with a strong current but the bridle should stay clear of the rudders.<br />
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Hope this helps<br />
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Marty