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Winnipesaukee Divers · 08-01-2007, 07:19 AM

I was Just wondering why you would specify 200’ of anchor line as a prerequisite for viewing fireworks here on the lake. When considering the fact that in most all the fireworks would be viewed while in less than 30’ of water and the viewing time would be less than 3 hours and there would be no storms (there wouldn’t be any fireworks to see)… I guess the best term for this type anchoring, in fact any anchoring on any lake in NH would be a lunch hook.

Yes, I am prepared; I carry 600’ feet of anchor line, 60’ of chain and two anchors (primary and a secondary). But then again I’m a different class of boat than your average boat on the lake. I have been sailing this lake for 30 years and anchor three or more times each week and seldom use more that 30’ to 50’ of line, it just isn’t needed. However, there are times when I’m the center point on our Yacht Club raft up and I need to deep set my anchors with a lot more scope.

08-01-2007, 07:19 AM	#11
Winnipesaukee Divers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Exeter, NH or @ WCYC on weekends Posts: 250 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Sorry, didn't mean to offend you... I was Just wondering why you would specify 200’ of anchor line as a prerequisite for viewing fireworks here on the lake. When considering the fact that in most all the fireworks would be viewed while in less than 30’ of water and the viewing time would be less than 3 hours and there would be no storms (there wouldn’t be any fireworks to see)… I guess the best term for this type anchoring, in fact any anchoring on any lake in NH would be a lunch hook. Yes, I am prepared; I carry 600’ feet of anchor line, 60’ of chain and two anchors (primary and a secondary). But then again I’m a different class of boat than your average boat on the lake. I have been sailing this lake for 30 years and anchor three or more times each week and seldom use more that 30’ to 50’ of line, it just isn’t needed. However, there are times when I’m the center point on our Yacht Club raft up and I need to deep set my anchors with a lot more scope.