7Deuce
Active Member
First of all let me say a couple things:
1) I know the topic of anchoring has been discussed at length. I did search for the answer in past forums but could not find this specifically.
2) I understand anchoring is not something to be messed around with. I have been out with several seasoned captains and learned as much as I can about the process. I'm sure I have lots to learn but I'm ready to try it myself.
A boat I purchased a while back came with a bunch of the components for making an anchor system. With the boat came a 15 or 20 lb Bruce style anchor, 30' foot of chain and approximately 250' of what I believe is a double braid poly rode. It's all in decent shape but used. I also have about 100' of strand line that came with a project that I've been hanging on to.
I believe I need about 250 more feet of rode to make a more useful set up. What would be the best way to get me more rode. Would a knot pass through the Scotchman ring? Is splicing the double braid poly commonly done?
Thanks for all the input!
1) I know the topic of anchoring has been discussed at length. I did search for the answer in past forums but could not find this specifically.
2) I understand anchoring is not something to be messed around with. I have been out with several seasoned captains and learned as much as I can about the process. I'm sure I have lots to learn but I'm ready to try it myself.
A boat I purchased a while back came with a bunch of the components for making an anchor system. With the boat came a 15 or 20 lb Bruce style anchor, 30' foot of chain and approximately 250' of what I believe is a double braid poly rode. It's all in decent shape but used. I also have about 100' of strand line that came with a project that I've been hanging on to.
I believe I need about 250 more feet of rode to make a more useful set up. What would be the best way to get me more rode. Would a knot pass through the Scotchman ring? Is splicing the double braid poly commonly done?
Thanks for all the input!