Boat ANCHORS 101: How to Choose [Capable Cruising Guides]

How do you choose the right anchor for your boat and sailing style? In this episode of the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps Day Sailors, Coastal Cruisers and Voyagers select the right anchoring gear.
Covered in this video are:
1) Intro to the Capable Cruising Guides [00:15]
a. Voyagers [00:22]
b. Coastal Cruisers [00:35]
c. Day Sailors [00:52]
2) What’s an anchor? [01:06]
3) Who needs an anchor? [01:33]
4) Anchor examples, variety and assembly [02:20]
a. Northill [03:16]
b. Fortress [03:22]
5) Terms and parts [3:42]
a. Shank [3:48]
b. Stock [3:54]
c. Fluke [4:08]
d. Point [04:22]
e. Rode [04:52]
- 3-strand nylon
- braided nylon
- polypropylene
- high-test chain, BBB)
f. Snubbers [09:06]
g. Devil’s claw, chain hooks and roller hitch knots [09:57]
6) How to choose anchoring gear for your sailing style [10:57]
a. Voyager [11:46]
b. Coastal Cruiser [13:09]
c. Day Sailor [14:16]
d. REVIEW [14:53]
7) Anchor types and shapes [15:09]
a. Traditional / Fisherman (e.g., Northill) [15:25]
b. Flat / Danforth (e.g., Fortress) [15:52]
c. Plows (e.g., CQR) [16:29]
d. New Generation (e.g., Rocna, Mantus, Spade) [17:24]
8) Operations [17:50]
9) Maintenance [18:03]
a. REVIEW [23:14]
10) Pros and cons, effectiveness, bottom types [23:31]
a. Traditional / Fisherman [23:35]
b. Flat / Danforth [26:02]
c. Plow [28:17]
11) Cost and savings [29:12]
12) DIY options [32:15]
13) REVIEW [32:53]
14) Join the discussion [33:12]
LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED / SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO:
- Nylon rope: amzn.to/2rr0Biw
- Good polypropylene line: amzn.to/2QgG9Q8
- "Devil's Claw" style anchor snubber: amzn.to/2Sw0tcY
- Fortress FX 55 anchor: amzn.to/2EgeMzp
- Danforth anchor: amzn.to/2L3iOve
- The Rocna I intend to buy next: amzn.to/2PoKyLo
- The Spade I like: amzn.to/2Qfoet3
- My Ultimate Hat™ has sadly been discontinued, but you can buy the next best thing here: amzn.to/2L1gTaJ
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[@redbird1824]

Old Ivan ,a retired tugboat operator [Panama canal]that had lived on his sailboat most of his life told me that a sailboat needs a plow type anchor with lots of chain on account of its motion in a storm being different from other type boats.The same man used to tell me that the enemy of a sailboat was not the open sea in a storm but land.Great video !!!Thank you!!

[@hebelson444]

You've quickly become one of my favorite channels. Thank you for the walk through on anchors !

[@EmilyAndClark]

You are very welcome, Hugo. Thanks for saying.

[@heatneutral5389]

Clark, I wanted to point out that stainless steel is a big family. On boats, 316 or 316L is mostly used, which is prone to crevice corrosion in seawater. Duplex (DSS) or superduplex (SDSS) are different materials. The corrosion rate of 316L stainless steel is two orders of magnitude greater than that of 2205 DSS and 2507 SDSS in natural seawater. Some manufacturers understand this, but most do not, similar to how some use brass instead of bronze.

[@wayneriley7557]

awesome!! I have been watching sailing videos for months in preparation for my own sailing voyage in a couple of years, and in the first 10 mins of this vid I've learned more than all the other vids and books put together - thank you so much. I'm now going to go back and start taking notes.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Wow, what a nice compliment! That is exactly why we started this series. This month, we are working on a video about dinghies. Hopefully that will be a good one for you, too. Please let us know if there are other topics that you think would make good "101" videos. Cheers -E&C

[@EmilyAndClark]

Also, you might be interested to know we are planning at least two more anchoring videos. One on how to use the anchors to hold your boat safe and one on advanced anchoring techniques.

[@wayneriley7557]

@@EmilyAndClark Perhaps you should consider putting all your knowledge in a book, to help fund your lifestyle. I'm not sure of the economics of that, ie time it takes vs return, but Sailing Britican do this so I suspect it's worthwhile.

[@Kevin_Reems]

Seriously! Most of the other stuff on youtube is an excuse to get views and show off bikini chicks. You two have legit knowledge to go with the looks. Also kudos to Emily's editing. It has vastly improved since the beginning. I'm still working my way through all of your vids and will continue to follow you guys once caught up!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks Kevin, I agree she has brought our game way up. We will be getting new cameras, faster computers and better sound equipment very soon. You wouldn't believe the crappy gear we use now. Life is about to get so much easier once we get back to the US where we can get these things delivered. So much thanks to our patrons who are helping with those purchases.

[@RobFomenko]

Anchors are always a touchy subject in the sailing world! Nice job on covering it. I of course have my own ideas, some thru experience, some from reading. Have used cqr, bruce and danforth. Like them all, but my next boat would have a manson supreme or Rocna over sized as my primary anchor. Backup would be a cqr or bruce again over sized. Bruce is a great anchor, used successfully by many over the years.Steve Dashew swears by it. All his boats had one, a big one.But it wouldn't be my first choice. A fortress and a paul Luke for storm conditions in the bilge. The fortress on the stern. All chain rode, not HT, only bbb on the primary anchor. Chain should be heavy.Its the heavy chain and catenary that holds you. No snubber or swivel. Snubbers while good for moderate conditions, can cause your boat to move to much with eh elasticity. And this can cause most boats to head off and go beam to. That can cause your anchor to drag. Have enough rode so that you can cut your chain and anchor loose from the deck. Windless is very important as is a chain stopper. Don't forget a series drogue sea anchor! Also, very important, you could have the best setup but the skill required is acquired over time. Proper scope is important. If possible dive the anchor to make SURE its good. AS you said, a good anchor system is piece of mind, better than insurance. Only a fool would make his own anchor imo. Great video.

[@cigarmann]

Just started binge-watching your Vlogs. Want to tell you how much I get out of them. I also love the fact that you innovate as you go along!

[@johnlennie7470]

Thanks Clark, I had wished for some anchor knowledge when I started out. I actually had an anchor bend and I woke up a mile from where I anchored. I'm a coastal cruiser with an over sized Rocna, 100' of chain and 200' of nylon rode. I use a snubber for its stretching but also to reduce the scope required. Those of us who cruise a lot know that anchoring is THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL. You want to have a good sleep and know you'll wake up in the same place you were when you went to bed. It's ironic that you used Lake Ontario as your fresh water, no tide example. That's where I took my lessons to learn how to sale. I've got my intermediate sailing certification and I didn't do one course on anchoring. Cheers and we'll see you soon in GT.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Hope to see you around John. But we don't know when the Bahamas will be back on our schedule.

[@tonyneibling3464]

Hey Clark thank you very much for sharing that knowledge I learned a lot...I do want to sleep at night😊 Question...as spare rode a couple hundred feet of 3 ply nylon rope would be ok instead of another chain? and of cause a spare anchor.

[@EmilyAndClark]

That's what I have. I do have about 50 feet of 3/8 from my last chain as well.

[@tonyneibling3464]

@@EmilyAndClark Ok here’s another question from the newbie. Let’s say I just bought a Bluewater 35’ with a displacement of about 5 tonne and it’s got an electric which, now how do I know what size chain and anchor I need for that size boat and what if that chain won’t fit the gypsie. Can I change out the gypsie or do I need to buy the correct size winch? And how often do those winches need maintenance and what needs to be performed. I’m sorry Clark I just have so many questions 😂😂 but this is a very important subject and I want to get it right mate. Oh yeah good luck buying a non Chinese chain in Australia, nearly everything here is...Made in China 😂

[@EmilyAndClark]

Italian chain can be good. Go where the fishermen go and look for chain there. There are tables all over that show boat size vs chain size. West marine web page for one. Gypsies can be changed. A boat with a windlass probably has the right sized gypsie already Chain can be about one size stronger if it's high test. Different metal. If you really have loads of questions and can afford it we have a tier on Patreon called "dream believers" where we can talk on the phone. Several new boat owners use it to get help with system design.

[@MiQBohlin]

Great m8's! Looking forward to your anchoring technic episode. ⚓

[@rhysthomas623]

This video is really good quality. All the little diagrams and charts combined with the clear lessons from someone who clearly knows what he is talking about with plenty of experience. 10/10. KZbin should be proud!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks Rhys. Clark has the knowledge and Emily has the design/editing/presentation skills. We make a good team -E&C

[@MikeFlyItAll]

Thank you... Great information and great delivery of it... Appreciate your efforts and a really nice video...Cheers

[@joemiller8029]

Thanks for a ton of diverse and helpful and practical information! A real working man's video!

[@PierceAlexanderLilholt]

I got anchored on a video about anchors for more than a half hour! ⚓ I don't know what I just learned about anchors... But... I feel like I learned a lot about anchors! ⚓ ⛵

[@gavingrantham136]

Thank's Clark, your thoughts of advice have been inspirational as I have not thought about anchors in this way, I am currently still a couch sailor with the eye of turning my dreams into reality as I have not found my FIRE which I am still busy working toward. Fair winds and safe sailing.

[@davidjackson2115]

Informative! Thanks. Looking into yachting didnt think too much about anchors. Was going to watch such a show. notice recently a cheap boat for sail & the bloke said "anchor is not included" = "Hello"

[@EmilyAndClark]

Use that to lower the price. Then buy a modern anchor. That might be the best news.

[@sasquatchhadarock968]

Great video! I wish more sailors had videos like this.

[@steveangell4426]

Great episode. Thanks for sharing. My wife and I plan to set sail in a few years and we have slowly started our research. Our boat came with two anchors, but we have yet to anchor out and see how well they work. One is a CQR but not sure what it weighs. Always nice to hear what someone else is using who is out there sailing now. :)

[@stcfabworx1687]

Very interesting and informative video! I have a design I am working on for an anchor it’s still in my cad and I’m constantly making adjustments. But there are a lot of similarities to your regular sailboat anchor. For small vessels first to see how hardy it is. Thank you for the video! Also I like the regular 3 braid line for splicing simplicity. I worked on tugs for 13 years and actually made fenders from our old 3 braid mooring lines. Those where fun times.

[@gefginn3699]

Thanks Clark.... some great info and inside scoop.

[@gattingertom]

Best summary I have come across! VERY HELPFUL!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks. Hope you choose to subscribe and watch the rest of our offerings. -C

[@kayakamy2618]

Great video, Clark. The only boat I own is my sea kayak, but I find your informative videos really interesting. You have a great teaching style. Thanks! :)

[@billdomb]

Nice, thorough and thoughtful.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks William

[@waynemazan7485]

Very well done, thanks

[@emrahgoksoy1875]

Thanks for the info. I have learned much.

[@EmilyAndClark]

You are welcome. Thank you for visiting our channel.

[@glennryan9770]

Thanks for the warning about stainless. Up until now I thought they would be a good choice. This info saves problems and money.

[@Hindukushsailing]

Really enjoyed all the videos . I like your down to earth educational style. I did take away some new knowledge after watching this video. Thank you.

[@EmilyAndClark]

You're very welcome.

[@WildlyIntrepid]

Best video we have seen on anchors. Very in depth. Thanks for the tools we needed to make a better decision on our anchor choice. Going to look into a devil's claw and a polypropylene line. Cheers

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks for watching.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Polypropylene line will snap long before nylon. If your boat is bigger than 20ft you should use nylon its 3x stronger than poly and then stretch in rough weather won't yank your anchor off the bottom or rip your deck cleats off unlike polypropylene.

[@NorfolkBroadsForum]

Very informative.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thank you. And Thanks for commenting to say so. We really appreciate the feedback.

[@zen.passion.adventure7765]

after sitting a night at anchor 2 nights ago in 25kts winds with my danforth stressing out because i was 3ft away from the rocky shoreline - i finally purchased a 35lb CQR plow anchor again for my 33ft ranger sailboat. i cannot thank you enough for this video Clark as it was inspiring to me and i now have piece of mind leaving my boat to go onshore in any conditions in the bay pretty much. ...(for less than $300 investment too) i also decided it was time for me to get enough chain for EACH anchor - which i learned a good rule of thumb is about 1.5 times the length of your vessel. i believe i will still only primarily use the danforth with the 50ft of chain, but i know i always have that GREAT second option to throw that heavy CQR out in heavy weather just in case. my boating experience just became about 1000 times more enjoyable and i will have them any where i choose to roam now. (dana point, long beach, + catalina/channel islands next!)

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks. I remember sailing in that area on my way from Seattle to Panama. The channel island way out, the one with the stellar sea lions, was quite a challenge. Lots if wind and fog. If you head out there you will be glad you have good gear. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe. We have more anchoring videos coming, on techniques.

[@ericgarner2987]

Great information. Thank you!!!!!

[@EmilyAndClark]

You're welcome Eric. We have another anchoring video in the works.

[@charlespeckcom]

Been coastal cruising for 30 plus years around Florida as a single hand sailor living aboard at anchor. I so agree with most everything I heard you say much more politely than I would. I now use Mantus M1 as my primary and the M2 as my secondary anchor and have never experienced anything like them or even coming close to their capacity. I sail a 1983 Hunter 31 hull #58 much upgraded loaded for cruising weighing in at 10,000 pounds so my anchors are 35 pound galvanized Mantus M1 & 2. I almost always set out 10 to 1 anchor rode so surprise storms aren't trouble. I have gone back to chain & twisted nylon rode instead of all chain as I prefer its action in heavy weather. I run 33 feet of 5/16ths BBB chain per anchor with 200 feet of 5/8ths line available. I keep a couple fortresses for kedgeing and spider webbing in a hurricane hole. Enough line on board is important when weathering a big blow.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yep we like the Mantus as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJO8aaCdec6Xhc0

[@Dave-SailsAway]

Just found you. Love your last two vids. Thanks.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Emily keeps our playlists up to date. You might like to use them to watch our older videos.

[@sasquatchhadarock968]

Halfway through the video I'll say it again: Great video!

[@lecaton5973]

Well done! SV Brooklyn PNW

[@donutmuncher666]

Freak yah thanks! Love the channel

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks Florest. Hope you subscribed.

[@chmodman]

Great video! Devils claw is also called a clevis claw hook. 3/8" available on amazon for $30.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Thanks for some good advice. I have a original cqr and I'm trying to learn to love it,,, seems to work fine... haven't really tried anything else either. We are unfortunately troubled with very deep waters in Norway and often a hard mudd bottom, so I've learnt that patience is a skill required to anchor successfully,,,, i mean dig it in slowly and lett it sett over a bit of time before putting too much pull on it in our bottom conditions. Regards Jarle

[@EmilyAndClark]

Good day Jarle, Yep, that's how you have to use CQRs. They take a bit of seamanship. Thought I would respond to tell you we no longer carry that anchor. We have replaced it with a slightly larger Mantus. We are much happier. Just drop it and it sets.

[@braithmiller]

I have customarily sized CQR tend to take a slow walk to a shore in a long hard storm. Fair for not mud fouling though. Really upsizing still a fair choice just not holding per #.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

@@braithmiller I still anchor with peace of mind. I usually anchor in the same spot for a day or two before moving on. I am so confident that I guess I wold replace it with a second hand CQR if i shuld loose this one.... mainly due to the price, if i shuld loose my anchor a replacement wont brake the bank. If the weather is to bad I hide in a marina or somewhere shelterd. Plenty of good hiding places in the Norwegian fjords. Best regards from Jarle Ps: I recommend everyone to buy a better anchor, buy for my use I find the CQR to be sufficient.

[@PheelTheJoy]

Hello Clark, thanks for the videos! They're always chock full of really useful information. I recently purchased a sailboat that requires a slip and I live on the Gulf Coast, so I am trying to plan ahead for hurricane season. The boat is a Beneteau Idylle 11.5 (37") and it weighs about 12,000lbs with everything on board. I currently have a 22lb Rocna Spade anchor and maybe 60 to 70 foot of chain. I intend on purchasing much more chain and a much sturdier anchor to ride the storms out in one of many hurricane holes in my area. Can I double up and have two lengths of chain running to the anchor from the rode? Or is daisy chaining a smaller anchor somewhere along the chain a viable option? What anchor type and weight would you suggest I get as my hurricane anchor? Predominantly sand bottoms, but some areas of mud as well. Thanks so much for the tips in the videos! I learn multiple things every one I watch!

[@mrmrlee]

As far as rode goes, I like about 30 feet of heavy chain from the anchor, attached to plenty of nylon rode to the boat. Best of both worlds.

[@andrewh1600]

Great video!! I am a novice anchorer, so I am definitely naive, is there a need for a swivel in the rode/anchor system? As well, what other connecting tackle would you recommend between the rode and anchor? Thanks for the education.

[@murphmurph2124]

Rope that stretches is called Dynamic rope and rope that doesn't is called Static rope

[@thomaspackard7101]

Good video

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks. I believe that was our first "real" video

[@CraigOverend]

Lots of good info there Clarke. What make and how old was your friend's stainless anchor that failed?

[@EmilyAndClark]

I'm really not sure. I suspect it was not a product from a major anchor producing company. But it was long enough ago that I'm sure it wasn't a Chinese discount product. I do remember that it was cast.

[@mm5aho]

This big difference between CQR etc and modern new generation of anchors is holding power per weight of anchor. CQR is about 8 x weight. NG anchors 35-45 times weight. In other words 4-5 times the holding power per lbs (or kg) of anchor.

[@EmilyAndClark]

And ease of setting. It's really night and day. We just sat out 25g30 knots with no problem, while our neighbors were dragging and resetting around us. Glad we upgraded.

[@fredbalster3100]

I boat in reservoirs with hard clay bottoms. The Danforth type anchor just skips on the bottom. A delta plow worked great. The Danforth is great in sand.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yes that's what I say I. The video

[@ruckusadrift3497]

Awesome video! I'd also be curious to hear your thoughts on using "accessories" such as kellets. Or do you feel the point is moot if your primary anchor is appropriate? I sail an Ericson 28+ in the PNW and just upgraded to a 10kg Rocna - the boat came with a Bruce originally (in which I added a kellet, as I found I couldn't sleep with the Bruce, just that trust thing I suppose, I'm still quite new to anchoring), as well as small CQR and fortress backups. Hoping to get to test out the Rocna plenty in the coming months!

[@EmilyAndClark]

I carry 3 25lb lead kellets. But I find I never use them. I have done the opposite. Floated the chain with fenders. Think about that one, there are times it works.

[@haydenw6585]

Thanks Clarke for putting this in simple terms, I’ve been following this investment series and have been inspired to start a investment portfolio which I’m two months into and buying monthly. We in new Zealand have a company called Sharesies which lets you start investing with as little as 1$ I like your buy and hold philosophy and good to see those historical graphs to inspire confidence. Cheers Hayden

[@haydenw6585]

Whoops some how commented on wrong video!!!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks Hyden it always feels so good when I hear of someone that started taking charge of their lives based on my videos. No worries about commenting on the wrong video. Shows me that you are watching the non financial ones. Thanks

[@EmilyAndClark]

I hope more New Zealanders find out about Sharesies. How about putting together a social media share with that information and my video playlists?

[@davidturner8301]

Thanks Clark. Great explanation of the various Anchor types. What would you recommend for a 31ft Sailing Yacht which I will live on full time on the Brisbane River in Queensland Australia. This is a Blue Water capable Yacht (Peterson). Would a new medium sized Rocna be the way to go?

[@EmilyAndClark]

All the new generation anchors are great. We just signed a deal with Mantus. Rocna also made us an endorsement offer but we liked the Mantus slightly better. I think the Mason is a fine choice as well. These anchors work well in most bottoms I understand (I'll know more with first hand experience). But if you aren't traveling far a specialized anchor might be best. See what other sailors are using locally.

[@Misteribel]

This is the 2nd time I watched this video. The first time was after I bought my own boat, and I wanted to know if the CQR that came with it was good enough. Now, few years later, I've sailed many thousands of miles, and this year in the Mediterranean the anchor dragged every other time, and I often needed to try setting it multiple times until it set. This was mainly in sandy bottom or with growth in Italy, Spain, and Greece. As a "living on boat" world sailor told me some weeks ago, who had had a chat with Peter Smith in NZ: "plow anchors do one thing well, they plow the seabed". 😂. He was not wrong. Maybe my anchor was a knockoff. Maybe it was too light (25kg/55lb about, for 44ft 10T yacht). But after the anchor slipped heavily in a harbor, during my temporary absence, and damaged another boat, I decided to immediately buy a Rocna (or Mantus, but they didn't have it on stock), took the ferry to Athens the same day, and installed the Rocna (25kg). Ever since, it just always set immediately. I'm sure you'll disagree on the part of CQR. I've relied on it on Dutch, British, and German waters just fine. But mud and weed, or sand and weed, it failed again and again, even with ample chain. Anyway, I love all your videos, always very informative, especially the ones on electronics. Happy sailing!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yep the new ones are better. As I said in the video the CQR was likely to be replaced on Temptress. (From the day I said it, that anchor started dragging a lot, it was like it heard me) Well we now have a Mantus.

[@Misteribel]

@EmilyAndClark it's not fair that the anchor listened in! Maybe if I had one or two sizes bigger, I wouldn't have had the issues I mentioned, but it becomes tough to handle. Mantus is nice, I'd be curious about your experiences, I'm considering buying it either as a backup or storm anchor.

[@EmilyAndClark]

We were offered all the major new anchors and I chose the Mantus over the others for a few reasons. Tip pressure when lying on a flat surface. Comes apart. It's not fast as an anchor but as plates then formed.. I think it's more likely the little anchor casting company is going to have a bad batch than the big foundry that makes bridge parts. The cqr required seamanship to get it to dig on. The Mantus- if it's down it works!

[@randolphh8005]

Long time coastal cruiser here. Used to use CQR in the old days many years ago and it was good in those days, but sometimes hard to set, and trouble in weeds. Then went to Bruce which is a little better in my areas. Then Spade, very good, then Rocna very good also but occasionally some problem setting. Now a Mantus for 2 years, which is the best, sets instantly with short scope, never dragged and easily resets itself when in tidal current. We carry a large fortress, but have never needed it. We anchor mostly on chain with a 1/2” 3 strand snubber. Mantus sells the “devils claw”. This is info from 4 different boats.

[@conbertbenneck49]

Excellent information Clark. Anchors are your insurance policy to keep your boat from dragging. For a dinghy, one anchor is enough, but on a larger boat I'd say you need at least four anchors; your regular anchor; a replacement for the regular one, if you ever loose it, or have to drop it. Then how do you re-anchor if you haven't got a spare? Next, I want to set a second anchor if the wind pipes up. I also want a stern anchor, as an emergency brake; and a lightweight "Lunch Hook, and then I want a large heavy CQR in the forepeak with lots of chain and 300 feet of rode as a storm anchor. Clark, give your viewers a lecture on how to buoy your anchor so that it can be retrieved if it gets stuck; or if you have to suddenly drop it because a power boat has wrapped your rode around his propeller and pulled the anchor out of the bottom. Now what?

[@EmilyAndClark]

One should not bouy their anchor. Causes more problems. Gets caught in propellers. One basically never looses or gets their anchor cought. And if it happens you can just dive down through the beautiful water. It's the kind of thing that looks good in books but not in practice.

[@braithmiller]

All chain rode eliminates other boats getting props in yours. Anchor marker floats I have seen get in props so some still use them taugt line at low tide less chance of fouling.

[@joankadusale4381]

That is what we also use on boats what philippines ropes that are made with nylon are really strong we use different colors and how will the anchor and the boat how big the rope and chain

[@PrivateUsername]

Great vid. The transitions are a bit jarring - consider doing a full color correction/leveling on the clips so the color, saturation, and brightness are the same. Keep up the great topics! Edit: Holy Lord! The entire video topic is indexed with direct links to individual points in the video! AWESOME WORK!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, I realized after I was about halfway through editing that I should have done color correction on the raw videos first. Also, half was shot around noon with high sun, and the other half just an hour before sunset. And of course the boat rotates constantly with the wind, changing the angle of the sun! We are learning. Any videos or channels you recommend that can help me learn more about color adjustment in Adobe Premiere Pro? Thanks for encouraging us to up our game with production -Emily

[@PrivateUsername]

@@EmilyAndClark Sorry, nope, no dice on the Adobe video editing; I use Kdenlive (on Debian Linux). It's free, works well on lower-cost hardware.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Just a follow-up to this, we've been looking into color correction. It seems like there are no magic fixes, but we are learning how to use Adobe. We are first going to aim for consistency across clips, then hone our skills in correcting to "true color." Feel free to let is know what you think on the next one! -Emily

[@Kevin_Reems]

@@EmilyAndClark I use Sony Vegas but I'm sure Adobe is similar. What I do is put footage from each camera on it's own video channel on the time line. I would also do any audio/video syncing at this time. Then I do color correction on the entire channel for each camera (as opposed to color correcting each clip of video). Also apply some sharpening, levels etc. Then edit the footage. What's great is that if you need to change the color again later it's simple. You can also still do further corrections on a clip by clip basis. Hopefully that makes sense. But the main idea is to have separate video and audio channels for each recording device.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yep. Thanks Kevin. That was one of our earlier videos. We have gotten a bit better I hope. What we really want now, and will get as soon as we sail back to the US is a gray card. That is going to make color correction much less subjective.

[@svamandolin3546]

Great Vid. I just hauled 125ft of 3/8 chain to the scrap yard per many boater blog suggestions. A lot of work for $14.58! 200ft 3/8 bbb ordered for March. Odd Question, where did you get the hat? I need one of them.

[@svamandolin3546]

I will buy before new season and definitely use your link. Great vid. Very informative.@@LongDistanceSailor

[@EmilyAndClark]

It's an "ultimate hat". I've worn one since I went out cruising in 2000. They have been great and last a long time. I added three braided shoestrings. Sadly we just did a search and found they are no longer made. We are playing with affiliate links. Emily just put a link in the description for a canvas Tilly. Basically the same as as what I wear. If you click the link we get some money if you buy something. I don't think it has to be the hat, basically anything you buy on Amazon after you follow our link helps us.

[@EmilyAndClark]

PS. You have a very pretty boat. Love the old counter sterns.

[@svamandolin3546]

@@EmilyAndClark Thank you. it is an F&C 44 built in Argentina. German Frers design. Your vids are top notch. I consume many sailing vids and you have sage advise and a nice way about you both. Heading to Bahamas next fall, currently getting new gelcoat on the entire cabin top. Where are you anchored in this vid if you can disclose??

[@EmilyAndClark]

Georgetown area. Our exact bay we don't broadcast on KZbin. Don't want it filling up and it can be challenging to anchor in. But we aren't hiding, Emily is the local VHF net coordinator, everyone knows us down here. I think we will be headed to Columbia/Panama next fall. So I guess we won't run into each other. Maybe down the road.

[@svestancia]

I wouldn’t call the Fortress a knock-off, is more like and upgrade of the old style.

[@moniquelevesque8756]

Thank you for an Extreamly good video! Question about hull what type of hull is Temptress? I'm looking at a Gulet (wood hull) and I've been told that wood hull are a lot of work and money pits. May I have your opining on hulls types or if you have a video please direct me their.

[@EmilyAndClark]

No video yet. I like fiberglass. Especially old heavy ones. That's Temptress made before anyone understand how strong the stuff is so it's way overbuilt. Metal has it's advantages but you have to keep up with it to keep corrosion in check. Yeah I'd avoid wood for loads of reasons.

[@moniquelevesque8756]

@@EmilyAndClark Thank you, you have nugged me away form a wooden hull, guess I need to fall for a new boat! (Sigh) Off the top of your head Do you know of a sail boat type that has 4 cabins and is a fiberglass hull?

[@EmilyAndClark]

If you spend the same on an old hull that you would in a new boat especially if it's a catamaran you might find yourself with something 60 or 70 feet long. Loads of room there. But no. I really don't know specific boats. I judge each one as I come across it and tend to prefer the limited production run boats.

[@CHRIS198490]

where the video was shot this anchorage looks nice

[@zen.passion.adventure7765]

after watching MANY reviews, it seems that the MANTUS or ROCNA anchors are the best new design technology. have you used either of these?? also i heard from many people that a good rule of thumb for chain length is 1.5 times the length of your vessel. i hope this helps and i will be buying BOTH a mantus/rocna anchor AND 50ft of chain for my 33ft sailboat this month. i absolutely want a ZERO QUESTION situation for myself.

[@EmilyAndClark]

I like both of those anchors and the spade as well. It looks like Mantus may be giving us an anchor. It looks like a great choice, I'll be happy to use it of the offer comes through. I think chain length is more a function of the deepth you anchor in and bottom type than your boat length. But for a mixed chain rope system 50 feet of chain seems like plenty.

[@Trevwhitesailing]

I think your video covered the sound basics, In my opinion carry the biggest quality anchor you can manage, I use a 25kg Delta on a 43ft 12 ton ketch, I have a spare 20 kg Plough, a 50kg Danforth and a 15kg fishermans for weed. I have 70m of 10mm Quality chain, its enough but I want more, anchoring in places like png where it drops to 600m from the beach over a 100m distance is a challenge. I was surprised I didnt hear you cover anchor buddies, I use a 20kg peice of axle steel that I lower down my chain using a rope and shackle it keeps the chain on the bottom and the chain provides most of the hold power to the anchor through friction. I tend to pivot around the anchor buddy cost nothing to make just scrap steel and improves the holding in any ground. I have ridden out 70knot storms in weed over sand in a location where dragging was not an option. if you dont have try it, and you will.

[@EmilyAndClark]

I call them kellets. I don't know if I forgot or just subconsciously didn't want to haul them on deck. I use 25 lb ingots if lead. Should have mentioned them though I haven't used them in years. Seemed to be a Pacific trick.

[@Trevwhitesailing]

Kellets, ok I got the idea from an old fisherman from Tasmania who used an old British system called something else, mine is just 2 inch axle steel 2 feet long I have never dragged when using it to support the anchor, his other sage advice was use a big anchor and all your chain, as it doesn't work sitting in the locker, I believe this is why many people drag, too little anchor chain out this is where the anchor buddy comes in handy in busy areas where you dont have swing room and your only using a portion of your chain the weight keeps the chain on the seabed, to many boaters use too little chain for safe anchoring and they anchor on top of each other like lemmings, I prefer to move away from the crowd for my own safety, like your channel you have some good advice for new and not so new.

[@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030]

Would you ever recommend a fisherman's style anchor, the kind made from steel rod and a small hand size shovel blade?

[@EmilyAndClark]

Not really. They excel in rock but little else. Hard to handle and fowel easily

[@garycalahan5176]

Enjoying your vids! Is there a reason why you never mentioned a Bruce (Lewar) for sand? I have a 33# on my Pearson 33 and planning a trip to Bahamas. BTW....also have a 35# CQR.

[@EmilyAndClark]

I think I do. (Edit.. nope looks like I didn't in this video. I think I have someplace) In short I've owned one and didn't like it. Set fast but no holding strength. Got rid of it. In fact I put it into a mooring system because I didn't want to sell it to anyone.

[@garycalahan5176]

Ouch......I bought new several years ago but still doing my complete rebuild. Dammit man!😂

[@EmilyAndClark]

Sorry.

[@EmilyAndClark]

I really like my new mantus. Any of the new anchors are superior. We no longer carry the CQR.

[@justme.9711]

Did you ever get around to doing a vid on how to anchor and if so - where is it PLEASE!!!! Thanks.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Not yet

[@svamour4574]

Clark, would you recommend an anchor swivel? Thank you for your information.

[@EmilyAndClark]

I use one. It all comes down to how long you are going to be anchored for and what depth of water. It seems to make no real difference if you anchor deep enough that there are only a few turns in your chain and the anchor comes off the bottom before it binds. If you get one get a GOOD one mantus makes a good stainless one. Otherwise go with galvanized.

[@bitsurfr46]

Good video. The question you didn't answer is how much weight should your anchor be?

[@EmilyAndClark]

There is no one answer. Every manufacturer has a chart. Once you have chosen a style check the suggestions on the chart. Or get a bigger one. We currently use a mantus 85

[@roadboat9216]

I have not had good luck with the CQR. They PLOW. If you want to plant rows of seeds on the bottom they are good for that. I the clear waters of the Caribbean I would put it down, give it plenty of scope, let it settle in some. Then have my wife gently back down. Oops, plowing, still plowing. Dive down and cram it into the bottom as best I can. Shove shove, there finally. As long a you don’t load it up too much Not enough tip weight and that big heave knuckle. I found the Delta a far better anchor. More fluke area, a lot moire tip weight. Not the perfect anchor but big improvement. Then the more modern anchors came out. Rockna, good bang for the buck. Replaced the Delta in that department. Manta, ultimate, mantua, Spade. All good. My choice is the Spade. Really holds comes up and loads right onto the roller without fuss. Love it. With my 44’ 33,000# sailboat, I used a Delta 55 with good results. Now use a Spade 44. And the Spade holds much better even though 11# lighter. Just my thought with 50 yrs of cruising in 5 different cruising boats. PS. Love you battery/electrical vids.

[@ricks30606]

Hi Clark. Now that you have your new anchor (I forgot the name), would you ever go back to a QCR or QCR hybrid?

[@EmilyAndClark]

No the new ones are quite a lot better. I chose the Mantus. Fully satisfied.

[@svphoenixandme776]

Hi Clark. Regarding three strand rode, I can't understand why you would advise against splicing near the middle of a line. A well done splice should maintain 100% of the breaking strength. Will you elaborate on your rationale? I can see where it could be a retrieval issue with a combination gypsy. But with a capstan, shouldn't be an issue. Also, you would be remiss not to, at least, mention Steve on S/V Panope in this discussion.

[@svphoenixandme776]

Wow. Two years old. Little late to the party. Lol. Didn't notice.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yeah I wish I hadn't said that. You are right. I don't think I had seen the Panope channel back then. He does good work and is a lot of the reason I choose the Mantus. I mention him there. I plan on doing his reinforcement trick but doing the gasket with a modulas bremel. Got that idea from "the Rigging Dr". Both will be credited in that video if I make one.

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Are those reviewed all self-launching? If not, might be good to add another column in the Pro/Con area…

[@EmilyAndClark]

We can't really update tables in old videos. It's a limitation of KZbin. I don't think any of these are what one would call self launching.

[@MNeilGri]

I absolutely love my rocna in all bottom conditions except heavy weed. the plow scoops up the weed, but it balls up around the roll bar creating a giant ball of weeds that does not hold. granted, it is not a large rocna 10 (22 lbs).

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yes all the new designs are great. We went with a mantas

[@WaterTrails]

@@EmilyAndClark The anchor test vids always compare how fast it sets, esp. mantas vs cqr. It'd be interesting to find out your experience with how well it holds once it's set, mantas vs cqr.

[@EmilyAndClark]

Night and day. Mantas just sets and holds! But it's not exactly apples to apples as our CQR was 60lbs and the mantas is 80 lbs. Still we are very happy with the mantas. Recommend!

[@lesburns8112]

Have you got the BB Ms up for sale yet . I'm in Australia .

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yes Les we do www.emilyandclarksadventure.com/bbms Outside of the US I think Australia has been our biggest market. It's explained on the web page but you will need to create a reship.com account to get your BankManager delivered.

[@user-ie1ij9nr7e]

When you anchor does your boat travel three hundred sixty degrees? Do I need to be three hundredd sixty degrees around any other boats?

[@EmilyAndClark]

Sometimes in some places that can happen but usually if you anchor near similar boats you all move the same. It's all about wind and current.

[@hooligan6a]

CQR and Danford anchors are old school the new generation anchors are much better. Most cruises today use Manson, Rocna,, Or Mantus anchors The Fortress is a very good anchor.

[@EmilyAndClark]

We now use a Mantus. I agree, better.

[@user-ie1ij9nr7e]

How close can you be between other boats who are anchoring?

[@EmilyAndClark]

There is no right answer for all situations. Sometimes it's safe to be very close. Sometimes you need a full road scope between you. It's a trade off between safety and being considerate for the needs of an exhausted newly arriving sailor

[@s.v.gadder1443]

Being a cruiser I think the value of an oversized anchor is not valued lol..... my boat calls for a 25lb anchor, my current primary is a 44lb Bruce. Then a 25lb Danforth, a 22lb cqr, and a fx-14. But I also use 150ft of 3/8 g4 with 30ft of 1/4 g4 and 200ft of 7/8 rode plus 2 spare 200ft 1/2 rode. I sleep pretty good now days.

[@s.v.gadder1443]

I have to add if you follow s.v. panope the new Vulcan and excell are the top 2 anchors made right now ...

[@EmilyAndClark]

Panope does good work.

[@sasquatchhadarock968]

Bent anchors: they can't be bent back?

[@darrenjones3681]

No Bruce anchor?

[@EmilyAndClark]

No, as I think I say in the video I've owned them and don't like them.

[@lachlanoneil8938]

The cqr anchor Is very poor you will need a larger than normal one and a heap of heavy chain for I to hold properly

[@EmilyAndClark]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJO8aaCdec6Xhc0 Yes.

[@lachlanoneil8938]

20knots isn't a moderate storm thats normal weather, 35 knots is.

[@lachlanoneil8938]

We still keep fishing up to 35 knots out of 16ft dories commercially (anchored up).

[@Thecrush145]

No steel toe sandals? Safety man safety.. LOL

[@Bakanelli]

This might help people with buying the RIGHT stainless steel anchor/chain. “ANSI” nonsense naming scheme just doesn’t cut it, let me explain: 316 - can be DIN/EN rating 1.4401 which has just 2% Of Mo (same as Ti which is NOT suitable for all applications) - if it is 1.4436 it has 2.8% Mo which IS suitable for all aplications! 316L -1.4404 has 2% of Mo NOT suitable for all applications -1.4432 has 2.8% of Mo which IS suitable for all aplications! 316Ti -1.4571 has 2% of Mo NOT suitable for all applications CroMax chains: -1.4404 = 2% Mo NOT suitable for all applications -1.4462 “Duplex” = 3% Mo IS suitable for all applications -1.4507 “SuperDuplex” = 3.5% Mo IS suitable for all applications

[@antonditt1661]

"...you need to have probably a bit of a collection (of anchors) if you are a voyager..." This is clearly not a video for performance cat lovers.

[@EmilyAndClark]

I personally wouldn't cruise in a light boat. Someone once said "boats are slow, planes are fast".(me actually after flying back from a delivery to Hawaii) To me it doesn't matter where I am in the slow category as long as I can travel safely and comfortably. Heavy boats can carry things that allow you to be both. And some heavy boats are reasonably fast.

[@richardofoz2167]

Using a rope because it's cheap must be the worst possible reason to choose it for an anchor to secure such a valuable asset, and even your life.

[@Bakanelli]

What a nasty chain

[@Bakanelli]

CQR is 1st gen. anchor and you are using it as primary and giving advice to people?!?!?!

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yep. We state that issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJO8aaCdec6Xhc0

[@lachlanoneil8938]

Why wouldn't you just splice the rope to it self if it's fked in the middle ??

[@EmilyAndClark]

Yes. My mistake. Hard to think on camera sometimes. -Clark

[@lachlanoneil8938]

@@EmilyAndClark yeah all goods.