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Old 05-16-2011, 05:16 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by NoBozo View Post
Excellent observation. Imagine you are at anchor in rough conditions (your engine has died) with a little wave action...and low and behold.. The bow of the boat comes up on a wave.... and JERKS the anchor....

YO Edith..make me another cocktail. NB
Just an fyi... the anchor does not work the way you think. Jerking on the rope or a wave cannot dislodge the anchor. You must be directly in line and over the anchor before you "jerk" the rope. It really does work well...really!!

Dan
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