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More than we often realize, sailors are dependent upon something as mundane as an anchor rode.Like many things in our cruising life, our anchor rodes ... More than we often realize, sailors are dependent upon something as mundane as an anchor rode.
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www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance-articles/19723-...
www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance-articles/19723-perfect-anchor-rode.html
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An anchor rode is not just a straight link between the bow and the anchor. If you could swim down alongside it, you would see it start from the bow at a fairly steep angle, then slowly flatten out until it blends smoothly into the bottom.
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www.johnsboatstuff.com/Articles/anchor.htm
www.johnsboatstuff.com/Articles/anchor.htm
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Therefore, we will only skim the anchor problem, just stressing on the parameters that condition the performances of an anchor. We will focus on the rode behavior, ... Finally, we will attempt the impossible: a synthetic spreadsheet to approximately size the anchor and the rode, given the anchorage conditions.
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alain.fraysse.free.fr/sail/rode/rode.htm
alain.fraysse.free.fr/sail/rode/rode.htm
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Lewmar (Simpson Lawrence) G4 Anchor Rode | Lewmar Deck Foot Switch, White | Lewmar 12v Solenoid Dual Direction | Lewmar Toggle Switch Kit f/Horizontal Sprint 600 | Lewmar 52531 12v Solenoid Dual Direction | Lewmar 66000616 Free Fall Conversion Kit for Pro | Lewmar 25 Amp Breaker | Lewmar 66830003 35A Breaker New...
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www.boatersland.com/lewrode.html
www.boatersland.com/lewrode.html
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Deploy the correct length of anchor rode when anchoring with AutoAnchor in Auckland, New Zealand ... AutoAnchor makes it easy to deploy the correct length of anchor rode for the conditions. No more guessing!
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www.autoanchor.co.nz/
www.autoanchor.co.nz/
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An eye splice around a thimble is easy to make, and protects your anchor rope from the abrasive effects of anchor chain movement. ... UV resistant nylon is the only rope that should be used for anchoring, and not polyester, and certainly not polypropylene, because polypropylene floats, and lacks strength.
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www.fishsa.com/boatngan6.php
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Once inside the harbor, you'll first want to consider how the boats already there are anchored. Typically, many boats will be swinging to a single anchor rode. But some or all of the boats may have two anchors set off the bow, or one off the bow and one set astern.
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www.commanderbob.com/art40.html
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The true implications of catenary and scope for selecting size of chain and rope in anchor rode, and the optimum lengths to use. Theoretical modelling, and real world case studies ... Tuning an Anchor Rode – understanding and optimizing your anchor rode (external link)
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www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/catenary.php
www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/catenary.php
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Now take a look at your anchor rode. How many knots do you have in it? Did you put knots in at every 50 feet or so, as the old mariner’s tale teaches? Well, luckily you found out now. Some urban (or nautical) legends can be dangerous.
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