Re: Potter anchoring from cockpit
hlg@pacbell.net
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 22:05:20 -0700
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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>Hi Jeff!
>
>When I anchor, I go below and get the bucket with the anchor and rode, sit
>in the cockpit, throw it in and get the depth/scope etc. right. When the
>anchor is set I hitch it on the cleat it's already around. I've done this
>from the cockpit and also from the bow. I usually sit with my bottom up
>against the mast more or less, keeping my weight centered side to side and
>not too close to the bow. I also will use a "tripod" stance while working
>on the foredeck: one knee down on deck.
>
>The old adage: one hand for the boat! Hang on to something while you're up
>there, or wrap an arm around the mast or the pulpit to steady yourself. I
>know you've had a bad experience with your boat so perhaps you're feeling
>a little shy but I want to encourage you to get bac "in the water" and try
>your hand at being on the foredeck again. Maybe do it with someone in the
>cockpit, sitting back towards the stern, weight centered. I am around 6'1"
>and close to 200 pounds and I do feel secure on the foredeck. Try to keep
>your weight low also. But having another person on board aft will help
>keep the boat stable....good luck!
>
>Ken Silverman, p-15 "Vegan Lorax"
Jeff
I also have not had a problem being on the foredeck of my P14. I'm 6 ft 1
in and 180 lb.
Harry Gordon
P14 #234, Manatee
Mountain View, cA