Paul J Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Does anyone have a drouge that i can borrow? It's for slowing the drift while flyfishing, i want to see how i get on with one before i buy one. I've a 17ft Boston Whaler Cheers PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Paul I have a two on the boat, let me know if you would like to borrow the small one. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Charlie Do they make much of a difference? if they do what size would suit AWOL? just interested to know if they are worth purchasing Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Do they make much of a difference? is tehy do what size would suit AWOL? Absolutely essential on a Raider 18 Wheelhouse, otherwise you are either blown uptide, or with wind and tide together, downtide at a speed to match any sail boat running before the wind. However, deployment of a drogue holds the boat side on to the tide and so you get a perfect drift with the tide. I've also got a spare if you need it. Gordon H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Cheers for the offers guys, i'll be in touch PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I have a large sea anchor and a smaller one [that I think I won, that is really for a smaller boat.] but I took it to use just to hold the boat at a set angle on the drift. It works but I do not usually bother with it. the large wheelhouse catches the wind a bit and usually means that the lines go sideways or aft I have used them at anchor to stop the boat swinging, or to try to bring her around to tide against the wind. Marginal success in medium tides, although a line over the stern is a pain. I have tried to use them the same way in the harbour on breezy days floundering, but in shallow water with not much tide they are more trouble than they are worth. better to set two anchors. I believe the smaller one actually states what size boat its suitable for as a sea anchor. so there must be a range of sizes. I hope that helps Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 better to set two anchors. Charlie Without trying to highjack this thread, when deploying two anchors, how do you tighten up on the stern one to stop it draging and make sure it digs in? If you pull in on the front warp you will loose position I am sure it is obvious but it is a bit late. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I would have thought using two anchors anywhere but slow running water would be unsafe. I intend to use two when floundering etc. I imagine you could drop the rear anchor, motor over the top of your " spot " and keep going a bit further, paying out line as you go. Then drop the forward anchor, Drift back to your "spot" and pay out line until you get there. Then pull in the slack on the rear one. Or have I got it all wrong. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 This is a great thread........Forgive me I am a "know nothing " on this subject. Gordon H......"with wind and tide together " how will the drogue help ??......it will be dragged directly downtide while the boat will be blown near enough in the same direction......UNLESS the wind is at an angle to the tide and the drogue is deployed at various locations on the windward side causing the boat to turn slightly, depending on the vectors involved? OR is windblown always the biggest vector in the situations when deploying a drogue. Setting two anchors in slow running water..............does it matter if the rear anchor slips a bit.....just tighten up on the warp...or am I missing it AGAIN ?? Jim it sounds a bit dodgy dropping the rear anchor first then motoring up tide (above it ) to drop the main anchor.........Makes logistic sense but danger of warp in prop scenario........UNLESS motoring at a significant angle to the first drop (ie downwind )..and keeping warp at cockpit cleat until ready to tie off. Hey ....have I answered my own Q's ??? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Ok...Ok... Just done some research..!! Chinese Proverb springs to mind..... "better to stay silent and let everybody THINK you are stupid......rather than open your mouth and prove it beyond doubt " Der !!!!! Carry on chaps !! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 better to set two anchors. Charlie Without trying to highjack this thread, when deploying two anchors, how do you tighten up on the stern one to stop it draging and make sure it digs in? If you pull in on the front warp you will loose position I am sure it is obvious but it is a bit late. Dave Dave S, I am not sure that pin point accuracy is a factor when floundering, the only reason we rig two anchors is to stop the boat swinging all over the place. Not only is the swinging uncomfortable it is also impossible to keep lines tight to see bites. In shallow water I now use the anchor from my bow windlas, which is dropped first, then line payed out and boat reversed some distance before a second anchor is depoyed off the stern. Take in bowline while paying out sternline untill both have reasonable scope and then tie off sternline and tighten up on bowline until fairly tight. to lift let out bowline while taking in stern anchor, then lift bow anchor. Jim as I said we only do this in the harbour in shallow slow water. No real need in stronger tides Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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