pilotdave 0 #51 June 10, 2003 Quoteyeah....you'd be suprised how many people try to slope the land to make it longer I'd say slope it. Land uphill, takeoff downhill. Your severely underpowered otter won't require a mile to land anymore. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #52 June 10, 2003 The level of the water is determined by two things. 1- how much will the water rise when anchor goes into the water? If you are in the bathtub and sink something, then the water rises by the volume of the object, true? So, a large anchor would cause it to go up more than a small anchor. 2- Buoyancy is the weight of the object less the weight of the water that it displaces. A wide bottom skiff floats better than a pole of the same weight. So, the boat will rise when the anchor comes out, and displace less water. Also, anchor of aluminum will help the boat displace less water than one of lead. However, when put in the water, they cause the same rise in water level. Because of the size of an anchor in relation to its weight, it will displace less water when is sinks than when it is removed from the boat. Opinions expressed are purely my own and are not necessary supported by facts of any kind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
