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Anchoring, Docking

• DONT SPEND THE BIG BUCKS FOR AN ANCHOR WINCH
• By powerzap69( 1877)
• 19 of 24 people found this guide helpful
• WELL SEE HOW LONG THIS STAYS UP HERE BEFORE SOMEONE SELLING ANCHOR WINCHES REPORTS THIS. SAME THING HAPPENED WITH MOTORHOME INVERTERS. WHY PAY BIG BUCKS FOR AN ANCHOR WINCH WHEN YOU CAN PURCHASS A LOW DOLLAR... 

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  BOAT|BOAT ACCESORIES|ANCHOR|WINCH|ANCHOR WINCH

• Problems With Conventional Boat Mooring Systems
• By sonnshine9( 472)
• 9 of 15 people found this guide helpful
• If you moor your boat to the bottom of a harbor or bay, you should be aware of the problems found with conventional chain mooring systems. A conventional mooring system employs a chain to connect the anchor... 

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  MARINE MOORING|ENVIRONMENT|UNDERWATER LIFE|SPECIALTY SERVICES|OTHER SERVICES

• A Brief Guide to Different Styles of Boat Anchors
• By northstarmarinesupplies( 1500)
• 7 of 7 people found this guide helpful
• A Brief Overview of the Types of Anchors Available Many have likened one's choice of anchor to a religious denomination: there's little rational behind their choice of anchor but they'll support their... 

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  Boat Anchor|Bruce Anchor|CQR Anchor|Claw Anchor|Plow Anchor

• The Basics of Anchoring
• By imtra( 1252)
• 3 of 4 people found this guide helpful
• What you need to know about installing an anchoring system. With so much investment litterally riding on your boat's anchoring system, it's essential to understand the basics of anchroing and the components... 

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  anchor|anchoring|docking|windlass|boat

• ANCHORING - ROPE vs CHAIN vs COMBINATION(s):
• By jkearns1974( 5 )
• 2 of 5 people found this guide helpful
• As with most things, there is no a right nor wrong answer to the rope-chain question, nor can the question be examined in isolation. The anchor rode is (1) part of a mooring system, itself (1) part of the... 

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  ANCHOR|boat|sailboat|ANCHORING|gps

• All about anchor rode
• By northstarmarinesupplies( 1500)
• 1 of 1 people found this guide helpful
• What is rode? Every anchor needs to be attached to the boat its meant to secure in some form or fashion. Rode simply refers to the line that connects the anchor to your boat. Ideally, the rode for any... 

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  boat anchor|boat rode|boat|anchor

• How to anchor a boat (aka 'Setting an Anchor').
• By northstarmarinesupplies( 1500)
• 1 of 1 people found this guide helpful
• 1. Find a suitable anchorage spot, especially if anchoring overnight. Ideally, you want an anchorage that is protected from the wind in all directions. Make sure there's sufficient depth of water, even at low... 

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  Boat Anchor|Setting an Anchor|Boat Anchoring|Boating

• Boat Description Writing Tips
• By musical_interludes( 85)
• 1 of 1 people found this guide helpful
• Boat Description Writing Tips for E-Bay Sellers by Capt. Craig Lehrke © 2008 As a Charter Captain, Instructor, and Marine Surveyor I have looked at thousands of boats over the last 30 years. In my... 

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  Powerboat|used boat|Sailboat|yacht|boats

• Anchor Knot
• By northstarmarinesupplies( 1500)
• 1 of 1 people found this guide helpful
• The following is one of the most common types of anchor knots used. This knot is used to secure your anchor line to your anchor or anchor shackle. As you can see, this setup is using a shackle. Every... 

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  Boat anchor|anchor knot|anchor tie|boating