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WHY I DROP THE ANCHOR IN ADDITION TO THE MOORING
24 May 2026 · 34 min · 5K views
Bow cutting turquoise water, anchor line taut ahead
What this video covers
The owner of an ETAC 38 catamaran secures the vessel to two permanent moorings in a bay to facilitate a long-term stay.0:55 To provide redundancy, the sailor deploys a secondary anchor using a 50-meter line instead of chain, allowing the anchor to be set via dinghy.17:48 The video details the process of cleaning the anchor chain, which had accumulated significant algae after months of submersion, and emphasizes the importance of regular underwater inspections to monitor ground tackle condition.27:29
Maintenance tasks include repairing a heavy storage locker door in the cockpit using polyurethane (PU) glue and longer screws to replace failed, short fasteners.22:16 The sailor also installs a new electrical outlet for charging devices, utilizing a waterproof silicone seal to protect the wiring from moisture.12:02 Additional cockpit upkeep involves sanding and applying varnish to exterior woodwork to mitigate sun damage.7:59 The sailor notes that the FOB anchor performed reliably in 35-knot winds despite being fully buried in the seabed.16:39
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