ANCHORING:
ALWAYS CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST AND WIND AND TIDE CONDITIOINS.
Use chain (8 mm diameter) max 7 to 10 m combined with anchor line 14 mm or 12-14 mm
rope with internal lead up front by the anchor of minimum 10 meters and thereafter flexible
anchor line.
Total length of anchor line should be minimum 5-7 times the depth – more is better!
PRECAUTION:
Before anchoring check the depth of water, current and nature of the seabed and stones.
By beaching or drying out the boat beware of rocks and stones. Only beach the boat on sand
only.
When anchoring, secure the anchor line to the mooring cleats or even better make a bridle,
which you can fasten on the stainless U-bolt on the front of each forward wing. Using a bridle
prevents the boat from fishtailing.
ALWAYS anchor in protected areas!!
Note that multihulls have more windage than conventional yachts.
By anchoring off the stern the engine should be stopped.
For DF 28 we use minimum 10 kg steel anchor – best type is like Delta, Rocna, Ultramarine
or also like Spade A-80 aluminium or FX16 Fortress anchor for sand and mud. Many other
types can be used as well, but make sure that you have the right anchor gear for your local
purpose.
Store the anchor and secure well when sailing – if not, the anchor in heavy sea can puncture
a hole in the hull.
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