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Anchoring a boat properly takes careful consideration. The tips and techniques in our anchoring videos will help you stay safe and rest easy while the hook is set.
When considering how to anchor a boat, these videos will:
-Help you choose the best boat anchor for your home waters
-Help you determine how much anchor scope you need
-Give tips for properly setting an anchor
-Show you how to deal with a stuck anchor
-Show you a cool trick for preventing dock chafe on your tender, and
-Provide insight into what makes up a good mooring
At 2 AM when the wind comes up, you’ll be glad you paid attention here.
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