Erik Aanderaa · video

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Erik Aanderaa upgrades the ground tackle on his boat, Tessie, to improve anchoring reliability and accommodate deeper water.Watch The project replaces a 50-meter galvanized chain with 80 meters of 316 stainless steel chain and installs a 20-kilogram Quick Olympic anchor.1:54 To resolve interference between the anchor, the gennaker pole, and the furler, Aanderaa cuts away a section of the deck track and installs a custom-welded stainless steel anchor roller.8:09 He reinforces the bow structure with epoxy and custom brackets to handle the increased load.11:29 Following the installation, he tests the system in a 20-meter deep bay, utilizing a Quick remote control system and an underwater drone to verify the anchor’s burial in the seabed.14:54 The setup includes a snubber system to relieve tension from the windlass.17:39 The new configuration allows for anchoring in deeper water and stronger wind conditions than the previous setup permitted.2:28

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