Think about this for a moment. The first thing is to let out the main
and release the jib sheet. Than drop the bow anchor and swing the bow to
the wind like the book says to do. Now with the bow to the wind and even
if the anchor is dragging the sails are neutralized and can be lowered.
This will give you time to get everything sorted out.
This the point I am leading to is this.
Does any one or has any one installed a bow pulpit or bow anchor roller
on there Potters? (Read P-15). I have a small block tied to my bow
pulpit, I carry a rubber coated mushroom anchor tied to the anchor rode.
The rode is fed through small block at the bottom starboard side of the
pulpit, then through another small block at the foot of the starboard
side stay. I tie it off at the starboard, aft cleat. This way I drop
anchor and have lunch, fish, raise sails, etc. all from the cockpit. It
works, but to keep form banging the boat I have to use the top of the
bow pulpit. What I am looking for is a way to rig a 4# Danforth from the
bow and not bang the boat. Any ideas? I see West Marine has one for a
mere $157.99, to much for me.
I sail alone or with novice a lot and the anchor set up I have gives me
an additional safety factor.
Later,
John Marotzke
Ortonville, MI
P-15 "Hooray"
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