Karen Sullivan

On small boats, storage space is at a premium, but with a little creativity you can still find a spot for a stern anchor, above. This lightweight Fortress has good holding power and is stored in a bracket mounted to the stern pulpit and just above the rolled-up rope-and-wood swim ladder. Stern rollers are mounted at the port and starboard rail corners, for use in anchoring, warping, docking, or when towing a drogue to slow down in heavy weather at sea. A 200-foot stern anchor rode is stored in a locker just aft of the tiller, at right. Jim cut the hole, epoxied the hook under the screw-on lid, and built a bulkhead underneath to contain the rode. This was previously unused space.

Anchoring when solo, part 2

Advanced methods enhance options, safety, and fun Issue 102 : May/Jun 2015 The art and science of making a boat stay put in an anchorage is vast and interesting. In part 1 of this series, in the March...

May 5, 2026