Hi Danny, i had that issue a few days ago...the posts did eventually turn up. Got this one loud and clear in Vanuatu ! Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

I'm with you Bill. i posted the link to Rocna Pete's article a few days ago. I an not a fan of anything that makes things complicated, especially when it comes to anchoring. In the real world it's

Cheers

Got as far as Wellington Danny Best John Hayes Nga Waka

Two of my recent posts have failed to be delivered. This is a test post Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Thanks Alan, sounds like anchoring in the S Pac is going to be a challenge on many fronts. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM 243

Hi David, the length of the floating line just needs to be long enough to be easily reached and I wouldn't argue. I attach mine to the shackle on each anchor so when the primary anchor is in the

Only one topic(*) generates more forceful arguments between sailors than anchoring. All real cruising sailors have strong opinions about what works. So I comment with humility... I am not a fan of

You can clip-on while in the cockpit and lock the helm while at anchor...easy to add. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie

we have a short bungee cord with hooks that holds the wheel attached to the big locking pin on the port side of the companionway. we always put it on when the boat is not moving. it only takes seconds

Hi Kent, Sometimes you can unwind yourself from a wrapped bommie if you know which way the boat has swung around it. Often you need someone to go in the water to see where the chain is and provide

Two thoughts... First, a little grease there is normal. In fact if it is dry, you should add some. Second, I always tie off the wheel when not actually driving the boat. The steering system is robust

Michael, An important thing to remember is that the original set up works... when used and maintained as it should be. One of the key recommendations has always been to run the generator and the

Eric, That's a first! What was it? And, do you have any idea how it got past the first prefilter? Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

Hi Bill, I found the problem. It was none of the above, Thanks For the help. There was something lodger between the 2 pre filters. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

re Danny's prior comment: "... tandem anchoring. Attach 10 m of chain to the hole in the leading edge of your primary anchor and add the second anchor to that. Then take 13 metes of floating line and

Hi all, On my A54 #69, I opened the aft berth to inspect the steering and found some grease dripping out of the steering cables. See attached photo. You can see a bit of grease on the cable itself,

I’ve been reading about “bommies” Danny, it must be a royal pain if you get wrapped around one. Can you generally see how it’s wrapped to aid in getting it free...or is it just a matter of