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Anther video why not to anchor by the stern, dramatic rescue
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 163293" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Yes and no. Anchoring from the bow is the ONLY good way when in any type of current or even when in open water depending on the circumstances. For example, in open water if the wind kicks up unexpectedly the boat will swing around like a weather vane with the bow into the wind; this will allow the bow to take the oncoming seas safely. </p><p></p><p>However, I do use two anchors pretty often, one off the bow and one of the stern to position myself over a brushpile while fishing. The trick here is, like Ranchero said, keep your rode as light as possible so you can cut it if needed and keep an eye on the weather and water since you know you are anchored in a compromising fashion. I have seen people try to save an $80 anchor at the cost of a boat, just cut the rode and be done with it. Also, when I am anchored with two anchors like this and I need to take a nap, I always pull the stern anchor, just in case. I never anchor JUST off the stern though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 163293, member: 1914"] Yes and no. Anchoring from the bow is the ONLY good way when in any type of current or even when in open water depending on the circumstances. For example, in open water if the wind kicks up unexpectedly the boat will swing around like a weather vane with the bow into the wind; this will allow the bow to take the oncoming seas safely. However, I do use two anchors pretty often, one off the bow and one of the stern to position myself over a brushpile while fishing. The trick here is, like Ranchero said, keep your rode as light as possible so you can cut it if needed and keep an eye on the weather and water since you know you are anchored in a compromising fashion. I have seen people try to save an $80 anchor at the cost of a boat, just cut the rode and be done with it. Also, when I am anchored with two anchors like this and I need to take a nap, I always pull the stern anchor, just in case. I never anchor JUST off the stern though. [/QUOTE]
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