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Date Posted: - Wednesday - 12/27/06 - 1:58pm
Author: Steve M-32 Pyxis
Subject: Ground tackle loads
In reply to: Randall, Murre, M31 's message, "Me too" on - Wednesday - 12/27/06 - 1:43pm

Chapter 9 of his "Cruising Handbook". He has very extensive data regarding anchoring systems, techniques and gear. Good stuff.

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[> [> [> Ground Tackle Loads -- Matts, - Saturday - 12/30/06 - 12:20pm

Thanks for the good advice--9/16 triple strand it shall be.

I never thought about the stretch factor; that's a nice consideration.

It will be a relief to be rid of that 1 1/2" hawser....

Have a grand 2007

matts


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