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Re: backup anchor while on mooring
[Re: PEDCO]
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02/05/2020 05:31 PM
02/05/2020 05:31 PM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,228 Somewhere out there
kneafseym
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More often done with a line to shore to keep the boat from swinging but rarely seen in BVI, more St Lucia area. This would not help if mooring failed.
Mike
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Re: backup anchor while on mooring
[Re: GeorgeC1]
#216767
02/06/2020 12:49 AM
02/06/2020 12:49 AM
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Sedona
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Bad idea, if the winds are strong you are required to be off the mooting anyway. Two anchors is a better solution. George Bad idea, if the winds are strong you are required to be off the mooting anyway. Two anchors is a better solution. George At what strength winds are you required to be off the moorings?
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Re: backup anchor while on mooring
[Re: Sedona]
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02/06/2020 09:34 AM
02/06/2020 09:34 AM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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Bad idea, if the winds are strong you are required to be off the mooting anyway. Two anchors is a better solution. George Bad idea, if the winds are strong you are required to be off the mooting anyway. Two anchors is a better solution. George At what strength winds are you required to be off the moorings? 40 knots
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