Description
An authoritative guide to all things related to anchoring & mooring a cruising boat.
As a multihull cruiser with decades of experience, Mark Johnson has written a book that he wishes had been available to him when he got started with boats many years ago.
Even though this information is specifically geared towards multihull users, this book is filled with tips and valuable how-to information every yacht and cruising boat owner can use.
Information Includes
- Primary & Secondary Anchors
- Anchor Rode Choices
- Shackle Choices
- How to properly size everything for your particular boat
- How to construct an anchor bridle that works for your craft
- Tips for avoiding wear and tear on all equipment for hassle-free use for years to come
- Windlasses & electric winches – complete guidance for understanding, building, maintaining and operating a windlass / winch system
- Resolving windlass problems with certain helpful accessories
- All about docking & mooring, including safe practices
- Anchoring techniques for different types of sea bottoms – muddy, sandy, rocky, weedy, etc.
- How to secure your cruising boat for an oncoming storm
- Anchoring & mooring etiquette, And much more.
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