tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post990101668953870607..comments2023-09-22T07:59:01.569-04:00Comments on Dick and Libby's Tarwathie Cruising Log: Bessie VindicatedDick Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13258088586638718333noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-30149861221878266072014-07-13T19:48:08.104-04:002014-07-13T19:48:08.104-04:00Wow, no elecric windlass. I hope at the very least...Wow, no elecric windlass. I hope at the very least you have a manual winch type windlass -- I would think pulling in the anchor against a stiff breeze and/or current would be extremely challenging without any sort of winch. I find pulling in the anchor by hand can be a chore even in my 28 foot center console in certain conditions, and it has much less windage/wetted surface than a Wetsail 32.<br /><br />Fluke anchors like Bessie are tried and true but some newer designs have a lot of believers. Have you considered trying a Rocna or Super Max? If you drag again you might want to consider trying one. <br /><br />Hope all goes well and your cruising is fun.jschieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071481756313076150noreply@blogger.com