Danforth Anchors
Submitted: Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 17:16
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John
I recently bought a warn winch and reference in the literature suggested a danforth anchor can be used to pull yourself out of sand as the anchor imbeds itself against the winching pressure. Found other references in another 4 wheel drive
forum. I guess the hold a boat but the anchor isn't likely to become a missile if it comes out of the sand underwater.
Anybody out there used this method for winching and with what success.
Reply By: David N. - Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 09:13
Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 09:13
In a boat, good chain (warp) is essential so that the angle of pull on the anchor is horizontal. As soon as you get some vertical component, you risk pulling the anchor out of the sand.
In other words with an anchor as the "anchor point" for your winch and virtually no vertical pull, you would get a good hold.
I have seen them used for that and they are 1000% easier and more effective than using your spare.
Yes you would need to stow it carefully- but that goes for most of your gear in a wagon...
cheers
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