Lower the stern anchor chain into the water without scratching it
Usually, more or less solid bow anchor fittings protect the ship's side from damage by the harness during anchoring manoeuvres. Many yachts lack this protection at the stern. However, as only the combination of hawser and chain leader is usually used here, there is a simple solution to the problem: The chain is stowed in a bailer or a cut-open canister and then gently lowered under the hull with a line. The anchor can then be deployed as usual and the chain runs out of the bucket without touching the hull.
- Edgar Wohlheben, by e-mail
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