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Main Message Board / Re: Anchor Marker
« on: August 19, 2019, 10:59:22 AM »
Elastatether in certain conditions like strong tide and opposing winds is not recommended due to probably what you experienced Ron. While it won't really foul the rudder, it will just break under the force and then you may lose it.
Funny you mention the duck decoy Ron. We have had people in dinghys go by and try to pick up the Elastatether and try to take it thinking its just floating. That is why its clearly marked with what it is on the float. Once they read that they quickly drop it. I imagine people trying to pick up the duck decoy would be entertaining.
Also the float with block and weight is similar to Elastatether in that it rises and sinks based on the tide due to the giant elastic band. However even a lighter line can foul a prop. The elastic will break pretty easily under the force.
Sue
Funny you mention the duck decoy Ron. We have had people in dinghys go by and try to pick up the Elastatether and try to take it thinking its just floating. That is why its clearly marked with what it is on the float. Once they read that they quickly drop it. I imagine people trying to pick up the duck decoy would be entertaining.
Also the float with block and weight is similar to Elastatether in that it rises and sinks based on the tide due to the giant elastic band. However even a lighter line can foul a prop. The elastic will break pretty easily under the force.
Sue