WHAT a (W)ANCHOR! | Getting ready for the BIG TRIP!

[@kimberleyaxxxx934]

Just aces Captain. This was by far the funniest thing you have ever done...i was waiting for the magic word...pen... I think its just great when you do your...tasks....take anything on...get stuff wrong then right...and add in long doses a rope going into a hole....its was so funny - as i could imagine you in there .. More!! Nice one!

[@Evilzionistbabykillers]

Getting closer to a voyage all the time, I'm excited, looking forward to watching you're journey 🫡

[@blackpig52]

Position it so the opening faces the stern,also let the mastic/sealant go off for a couple of days before tightening the bolts

[@ardent-training]

Another job done, Great work.

[@kevinmartin3859]

Your doing well with this boat more relaxed and not stressed well done for a good video

[@BumblingSailor]

Urgh, wait until next week 😔

[@eamoncarroll6051]

Make sure the rode is longer then anywhere you anchor .if the chain runs away you won't have any stress on the bitter end fitting well done so far .the hause pipe is well taught out

[@BumblingSailor]

Good advice! I have 70m of warp, hopefully won't need to anchor in anything deeper than that! 😂😂😂

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

Looks good, almost ready for your trip :)

[@keith800]

All going well , another job done👍 , you will be glad for these little jobs completed later on when you get going again😌.

[@shotmegoo4032]

Great vid! Looking forward to watching your voyages!

[@stuhallett522]

Good one, but make an anchor snubber cos as soon as it gets to pulling the pipe will come right off.

[@BumblingSailor]

I have a mixture of chain and warp, it will always be attached to the boat with the warp on the cleat 👍

[@graememercer1653]

You getting there

[@adrianstorr2370]

Nice job. Another good video, you are definitely getting better at this KZbin malarky. It's getting exciting now.

[@BumblingSailor]

Cheers Adrian. I'm properly looking forward to it now!!

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

Good job brother... I bet you're itching to get outa the harbour now!! ⚓

[@faenorsjewel5618]

Love you bumble Long live Fin.

[@SuperDonald64]

Nice job

[@TheJmccready]

Hi, again good job big man,get used to lying at anchor it takes time to grow confidence, I fitted a folding anchor on the chain,( it's called a daisy chain I believe) it was great, folded when not needed unfolded when I needed more grip, cheers John

[@TheJmccready]

Sorry I should have said, this was 3 meters behind the main anchor on the same chain, doubles the holding power

[@StrykerMaguire205]

Cheers m8 it’s definitely getting there

[@t4lovers688]

Hi buddy

[@Morten_Irma]

I know nothing really, but will having the doodad facing rearward not be a pain when setting the anchor?

[@stevenpalmer1947]

Good job What size chain will you be using? Asi have some going. Let me know

[@BumblingSailor]

8mm. Unfortunately I've just bought some more 😔

[@TheSonsofFalstaff]

You are truly a Donald Crowhurst amongst men. As the British Army said of many a young officer.....His men will follow him just to see what he does next. I can't wait to see what you do next!

[@blackpig52]

Crowhurst was an epic failure

[@TheSonsofFalstaff]

@@blackpig52 I know. It was a lighthearted comment. I hope this chap won't be.

[@nicksearle3677]

Do you have a bung for the tube? I worried that it might let water in if the weather gets a bit bumpy….

[@BumblingSailor]

It's a compromise due to the space at the bow and length of anchor shank. There's a method in the madness 😂

[@Jonassson3124]

Hello, I don't understand the point of placing it backward. When I drop my anchor at the bow, I want the chain to run out freely by itself. Are you sure it should be placed backward? I follow your channel with great interest and hope you can go sailing soon. Best regards, J

[@BumblingSailor]

Hi, because of the small area at the bow the anchor shank is further aft than the chain pipe, so this was a compromise 👍

[@JeroenSWart]

yeah, maybe a backing plate. Just in case....

[@allanwood3562]

Out of curiosity, how much chain did you fit?

[@BumblingSailor]

I have 20m of chain and 70m of warp 👍

[@AllanWood-zq6su]

Cheers Terry. I just cut a rusty mess out of my chain and your presentation got me thinking.

[@MrRourk]

At least it was not a hole thru the hull.

[@smokingkippers1173]

£40 from ebay? Ouch! Were you bidding against the seller's family?😂

[@BumblingSailor]

😂😂 You should see the cost of a new one!

[@symonsmith3497]

wrong way round. and probably needs a backing plate.

[@HP-qj4gz]

Nope, right way round and no plate required.

[@symonsmith3497]

@@HP-qj4gz I'm corrected

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

No, it's the correct way for manually feeding the chain back in. You'd always want to wrap the chain around a samson post or cleat, so no strain on the fitting itself. I've lived on anchor for nearly 2 years now and mine is attached by 3 tiny bolts! No glue or backing plate! Its still solid!! ⚓

[@grahamthomas6381]

Can’t believe you didn’t wear eye protection when drilling directly under fibreglass mate. Otherwise, good job.