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Reverse / axe bow yachts at anchor ?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by CODOG, Dec 7, 2008.

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  1. CODOG

    CODOG Senior Member

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    Anyone seen a large reverse or axe bow yacht at anchor ? Pics at all ?
    Just wondering how they do it with all that heavy gear and chain and yacht-finish paint at risk etc.
  2. NYCAP123

    NYCAP123 Senior Member

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    My guess is a) Very carefully and b) always both.
  3. SAB

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    ... here's how it used to be done!

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    A Yacht Anchored

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  5. Seafarer

    Seafarer Senior Member

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    Is that a rust stripe already forming down the bow of A?
  6. KCook

    KCook Senior Member

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    Scope? We don need no stinking scope . . . .