Bill Root
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2007
- Messages
- 817
- Status
- OWNER - I own a Hatteras Yacht
- Hatteras Model
- 54' MOTOR YACHT (1985 - 1988)
I have anchored out several times on our cruise from Florida to SC and back. This was the first time I had occasion to use the 60lb Danforth in soft mud. It held very well, even in multiple tide shifts in the rivers and creeks of the AICW. The problem has been breaking it loose.
The windless won't break the anchor out. I had to maneuver around quite a bit to free it, which I think is putting too much strain on the pulpit. My last anchor was a CQR, so I have had no experience with a Danforth type anchor on a large boat. I always put out at least seven to one scope, and admittedly backed down pretty hard to get a good set, but it still seems it shouldn't be this hard to pull out. Is there a technique for dislodging this style anchor that I'm not aware of?
I'm hoping the "anchoring experts" on this forum can provide some insights.
The windless won't break the anchor out. I had to maneuver around quite a bit to free it, which I think is putting too much strain on the pulpit. My last anchor was a CQR, so I have had no experience with a Danforth type anchor on a large boat. I always put out at least seven to one scope, and admittedly backed down pretty hard to get a good set, but it still seems it shouldn't be this hard to pull out. Is there a technique for dislodging this style anchor that I'm not aware of?
I'm hoping the "anchoring experts" on this forum can provide some insights.