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ssteakley
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Initially Posted - 04/26/2003 :  08:58:19  Show Profile
I want to mark my anchor rode at every 10' so I can measure what I put out...What is the best way that will last?
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Steve

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 :  09:39:03  Show Profile
I've not marked mine...but there are those who do so with a small line that can be felt in the dark if necessary.

My technique is somewhat basic... after noting the depth of the anchorage... I pay out a percentage of the stack of rode from the locker based somewhat on thirds which is fairly easy to judge.

10 ft requires 1/3
20 ft requires 2/3
30 ft requires all of the 200 ft rode.

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 :  10:18:31  Show Profile
Every ten feet is somewhat unusual, the standard package of markers will usually serve. The traditional way was in fathoms and involved various colored knots and pieces of leather, but one does not see that much any more, except on replica vessels.. The advantage to knotted light line (with one, two, three knots...)was you could feel it in the dark. godspeed, ron srsk #2343 Orion sw fl
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 :  10:49:42  Show Profile
Steve,

One of my anchor rodes is marked with anchor rode markers. These 1/2" x 2" individually numbered(10', 20', 30'.....100') color coded plastic strips are easily tucked in along the rode at the numbered interval. In the dark, you simply count the number of ribbons you feel passing through your hand.

They are in the West Marine Catalog and only cost $3.46 for a set of 9. If you want to mark to a length of 200' just buy two sets.


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sailgal
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 :  12:23:21  Show Profile
Steve, I used the markers Don speaks about but like you I too wanted to know every 10 feet, so I put in plastic ties every 10 feet, and I also put the ties around the markers so if they rip out I know the mark. So far so good, cheap and easy to replace when they wear. I anchor is water 5 feet to over 18 so knowing exactly what length of rode to pay out makes me and crew much less stressed.

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 :  12:46:08  Show Profile
I pay out the rode in "arm lengths" (I figure about 2.5') until the anchor finds the bottom, and then figure the number of arm lengths I should pay out to get the proper scope. Around here, the 7-9' tide range adds a dimension to the puzzle, since you could soon be in twice or half your original depth.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 :  20:18:59  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
just mark the rode by painting a blue stripe (or whatever color you got) every 25 feet. Put two around every time you hit 100'. Lasts for years. Any old paint (not water based latex I suppose).

My backup rode is marked using a "sharpie" waterproof pen. Works great. Takes about 10 minutes to do and costs nothing.

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 04/29/2003 :  10:44:53  Show Profile
Allright,
Several good ideas..I think I will use something that you can feel in the Dark since I hope to spend a few nights out this season barring any Texas Floods! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Steve

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Response Posted - 04/29/2003 :  16:25:49  Show Profile
I'm with Dave. From center chest to tip of outstretched arm is ~3', or 1/2 a fathom. For checking depth using a traditional lead line, go with the plastic labels that tuck into the line.
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Response Posted - 05/02/2003 :  15:18:46  Show Profile
I've been thinking about using heat shrink tubing. Just buy some at the hardward store, cut 1/2" pieces, slid it on, and heat it up with a lighter. I would imagine it would last pretty well.
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