AnchorRescue - how it works

[@AnchorRescue]

You're right. If something can fail it probably will. That is one of the reasons we tried to make AnchorRescue as simple and trouble free as possible. As you mentioned, the only moving parts are the spring loaded capture pins in the retriever and it is kept on board until needed. The pins and spring action can be easily checked before deploying the retriever and if a problem is detected, it is a simple matter to remove and clean the pins. Thank you for taking the time to post. Dialogue is good.

[@Gottenhimfella]

I've given a LOT of thought, over several years, to ways of re-thinking the tripline setup to prevent the problems this device sets out to address. If I give my best shot 6/10, I'd have to give this at least a 9 Well done, Ricard ! PS: vincent: good luck finding a boat which doesn't rely on springs. Some of them work very hard, (like valve springs on diesels). Some of them have catastrophic results when they break (like winch handles flailing around, breaking peoples' forearms). I understand if you have a genuine deep seated aversion (mine, on boats, is solenoids). But some are harder to defend than others. If a spring failed in this device, which seems unlikely, given it lives a pampered life in stowage (unless the boat is a dripping saltwater swamp) it would take five minutes to put in some temporary stopgap, like say a short piece of silicone rubber tube 'borrowed' from elsewhere on the boat. It seems to me the spring has done its work once the detents engage; the springs don't have to carry any load. I'm thinking it would almost work without the springs (using gravity), if the slugs of metal are stainless (heavy), and a loose fit.

[@snowstargazer]

Looks good! The slider on board can be kept clean and checked before use. Recovering one fouled anchor once will more than pay for it. If you actually anchor out a lot you know the problems that arise. Last summer we sailed into an anchorage full of boats and the bowman dropped the anchor and buoyed trip line a bit too early, just before we started drifting back. The trip line fouled the keel as we drifted back and the anchor couldn't set. Had to go overboard. Trip lines can be dangerous,

[@AnchorRescue]

An 'in action' video would be nice and with luck we will have one in the future. We chose the animation because it does a good job of showing how AnchorRescue works.

[@Gribbo9999]

Looks really good. I managed to drag my boat when the trip line fouled on a deck cleat while I was dropping anchor. I had set the trip line because the pilot said there were old chains on the bed from a old trot of moorings. While semi tripped the anchor lodged under a clump of kelp and felt as though it had set properly. It hadn't and the boat dragged out the kelp in a blow a few hours later. Setting a anchor with a trip line set is quite tricky single-handed and this device could prove very handy!

[@vincent7520]

Great. Also I should have added that I sail on a budget : since taking care of a 32 ft boat is already expensive enough my priority list is somewhat different from those who are lucky to have a cottage in Kent with a few horses, a "mas" in Provence and a large pool, a chalet in Switzerland near a ski resort and of course a penthouse in London, Paris, NYC or where else … However I do not intend to imply that your customers are so affluent !!… Cheers ! ;)

[@AnchorRescue]

@bw3288 In a perfect world, a tripline does the same thing as AnchorRescue. But that perfect world means you set a tripline every time you anchor, your boat doesn't swing around and wrap the tripline around your anchor rode, some other boat doesn't pick up your tripline buoy thinking it is a mooring, some boat doesn't run over your tripline and cut it and...you set your trip line every time you anchor. AnchorRescue should make life simpler and safer. Thank you for your post.

[@vincent7520]

LOL I know.There are other makeshift alternatives to trip lines. Personally I'm not that fond of gadgets with a spring. Most of the time they tend to jam just when you need them most, especially where they cannot be reached such as the top of a genoa that doesn't unhook from the furling roll when wind pipes up or …underwater ! After a few hard lessons I tend to be weary of these and would rather rely on good old "oldies" that never fail. Thanks for posting anyway !

[@AnchorRescue]

It is similar to your approach. The biggest difference is that with AnchorRescue, there is no chance of your anchor accidentally tripping. The anchor rope is never disconnected from the shank end of the anchor. We do ship to Malaysia. Thank you for your comments.

[@AnchorRescue]

Thank you for your comment. I'm always pleased when someone gets it.

[@robert5]

BLAH... maybe but here is what we use and have used for many yrs. A plastic tie strap. Works like this, anchor line/chain goes on the lower attach point then is tie strapped to the upper point to keep the anchor properly lined up and working. If anchor gets stuck or "fowled" as they call it you just change your angle and pull hard until your tie strap pops and the anchor line/chain then pulls the anchor free via pulling from the bottom end. Works like a charm and no funky expensive magnet thingy needed. Just remember to keep some high strength tie straps on board and change them out for new ones every few yrs in case your old tie straps break and your anchor no longer works. Wind her in, re-tie strap it and back in business. Of course this is on smaller boats not sure how it would work in ocean or large boats.

[@firestarter5048]

Its a good idea as it does not break or destroy anything such as zip ties this allows to still anchor without replacing anything.

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

+firestarter5048 You can get 100 zip ties for $10.

[@12sec5ltr]

do you have any videos of the actual product in use? cartoons are fun but I'd rather see the actual product.

[@AnchorRescue]

They are in the works. Stay tuned. Thanks for your comment.

[@AnchorRescue]

That's true to some extent. But AnchorRescue takes away the need set a trip line every time you anchor. It's always there and always ready when you need it. And that's worth a little something.

[@vincent7520]

Besides you do not have to rig a trip line on a fender. You can tie up the upper en on board and leave a weight at half its length so it is relatively taut and will not be chopped by propellers… Then again it may snag with the anchor chain or rode… As well as a spring can jam … nothing's perfect !

[@BSBCHREAF]

Wow, nice, you don't have to break anything in the process.

[@SYScottiey]

I just posted a video about tripping a delta. I like the way this works, can we have an 'in action' video :-)

[@stereopolice]

The best day of my boating life has already happened. But cool invention.

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Excellent.

[@bw3288]

Why not just tie a small rope to the end of the anchor with a float? Does the same thing

[@Mr00destruct0]

What if the line is fouled?

[@wcresponder]

Interesting.

[@richardpatey3]

unless you have barnacles on your anchor rode...hahaha

[@montiro8999]

I gues you could also but down muring line on the anchor, so you don't need that system...

[@vincent7520]

Another expensive gadget for an otherwise well known technique that can be performed by traditional means since ages

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

are ya kidding me?

[@AnchorRescue]

No. Do you feel kidded?

[@AnchorRescue]

If the rode is fouled, all bets are off. Best to hire a diver.

[@AnchorRescue]

If you set a trip line every time you drop anchor and your trip line never wraps itself around your anchor rode and some other boat doesn't mistake your trip line buoy for a mooring at 2am and you set a trip line every time you drop anchor then maybe you have no need for AnchorRescue. You would be the exception. Expensive gadget? I don't think so. It's insurance worth having.

[@vincent7520]

That was the old fashion but it cast nothing : not valid for modern yachting which 1st pastime is spending more !!!…