Like the hold off system Norm, simple as. As a more robust version, I used a system with a S/S block on the end of the anchor chain with the anchor line in an endless loop where tidal range was large or shore break was more than ideal. Drop and set the anchor and block on the way to shore, disembark and pull the dinghy back out towards the set anchor and tie off on the shore using one of those corkscrew pegs the dog owners use to anchor leads. Cheers Brad
Hey norm seems a little dodgy in design mate , I’ve noticed more and more people using these elastic front anchor ropes now , they about 15 meters long , they drop anchor and just back into beach and drop stern anchor, the stretched elastic front anchor just retracts and pulls boat out bow into waves , when do you think you will be back in the broad-water , it looks super busy all the way up the coast this year ,cheers dude
Yeah dude. Might have to try that. It is really busy this year. Lots of dudes cruising. I'm in the marina at Magnetic Island and think I might stay for the summer Richard. Good set up here and a pool. Might head to the gulf next season.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes She seemed to fit really well Normie, ah well shit happens and sometimes it's disappointing for us. Just keep your head up mate and travelling forward.
Like the hold off system Norm, simple as. As a more robust version, I used a system with a S/S block on the end of the anchor chain with the anchor line in an endless loop where tidal range was large or shore break was more than ideal. Drop and set the anchor and block on the way to shore, disembark and pull the dinghy back out towards the set anchor and tie off on the shore using one of those corkscrew pegs the dog owners use to anchor leads. Cheers Brad
Sounds like a good idea dude.
Will have to try it.
Great location to moor up love Maggie Island 😊
Yep. Loved it.
Hey norm seems a little dodgy in design mate , I’ve noticed more and more people using these elastic front anchor ropes now , they about 15 meters long , they drop anchor and just back into beach and drop stern anchor, the stretched elastic front anchor just retracts and pulls boat out bow into waves , when do you think you will be back in the broad-water , it looks super busy all the way up the coast this year ,cheers dude
Yeah dude. Might have to try that.
It is really busy this year. Lots of dudes cruising. I'm in the marina at Magnetic Island and think I might stay for the summer Richard.
Good set up here and a pool. Might head to the gulf next season.
Lekker man lekker
Thanks dude.
Good thinking!!
Thanks dude.
Shot of what, whiskey?
As well dude.
So has the girlie decided she's had enough and jumped ship Norm??
Needed to buy a house dude. Not for me but, she may be back.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes She seemed to fit really well Normie, ah well shit happens and sometimes it's disappointing for us. Just keep your head up mate and travelling forward.
Don’t do it
Yeah do it dude. Only being selfish if you don't.