Test #1: Channel between Blanchard's Island and Raoul's Cove. GPS reads 12 MPH wind (video attached to show), depth = 24', rode = 6' chain, 64' rope for about 3:1 scope (Mantus recommends from 3-7:1). Bottom (from retrieving anchor) of mud/light weeds. Bimini open, pirate flag flapping.
Dropped anchor to set and held on first try. In an hour, my GPS anchor alarm set at 10' never went off (note: I believe my GPS sets a radius so swinging doesn't register). In the time we'd been there, three boats (2 pontoons, one bowrider) have not had their anchors set and have moved on.
Gonna be heading to Smith Cove for test #2 in a few.
https://vimeo.com/177926095
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