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by dstockwell » September 13th, 2004, 8:10 am
OK, the current anchor I have is not gonna work on anything that has alot of structure, chances are its gonna hang forever. Has anyone made one or if not anywhere on-line to get one. Have seen where some folks used 1/2 rebar, and pipe filled with something to weigh it down with.
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by Tom Keels » September 13th, 2004, 8:13 am
You can do that Don, or you can drill a hole in the fluke end of the shank and attach the chain there and attach the chain with zip ties.
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by dstockwell » September 13th, 2004, 8:30 am
May have to look at this to. What size wire tie, smallest or bigger, more than one or not.
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by Tom Keels » September 13th, 2004, 8:38 am
In normal seas you can get by with one or two 6 X 1/4 ties. You can also use 100 pound test, or cotton twine. The twine would be biodegradable.
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by dstockwell » September 13th, 2004, 9:01 am
Thanks Tom.
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by Aucilla » September 13th, 2004, 9:13 am
Tom Keels wrote: The twine would be biodegradable.
That is a cool dude in tune with the environment. Thanks for the reminder!
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by Fish Masterson » September 13th, 2004, 12:01 pm
Tom has a great idea, but if you would rather buy one new, I believe RMS in Medart sells grappling style anchors already rigged that way. You just add zip ties.
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by Wil » September 13th, 2004, 1:35 pm
dstockwell wrote: OK, the current anchor I have is not gonna work on anything that has alot of structure, chances are its gonna hang forever. Has anyone made one or if not anywhere on-line to get one. Have seen where some folks used 1/2 rebar, and pipe filled with something to weigh it down with.
The easiest and most convenient solution is to take a diver with you who can release it for you if it gets stuck. Right Tom?
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by Tom Keels » September 13th, 2004, 3:34 pm
Wil wrote:
The easiest and most convenient solution is to take a diver with you who can release it for you if it gets stuck. Right Tom?
Yes, that's probably better Don.
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by tin can » September 13th, 2004, 7:58 pm
RMS does have the grappling anchors made to use that way for less than $25.
What was I supposed to do today?
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by Second Chance » September 14th, 2004, 1:59 pm
Mike's Marine in Panacea had some with the aluminum prongs the last time I was in there. I use that type and have been pleased with it
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by dstockwell » September 14th, 2004, 2:29 pm
Thanks SC, I got to find one closer.
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by tin can » September 14th, 2004, 7:38 pm
Don' I'll pick one up from RMS, and deliver it to you in Valdosta for $300.
Give RMS a call. I think they'll ship you one. (850) 926-3114
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by dstockwell » October 1st, 2004, 4:57 pm
Sure hope it works