September 26, 2007 09:51
Oh yes I'm aware that the height of the bow roller needs to be accounted for in the calculation of scope. I know my bow is about 4 feet above the water so I add in the extra 12 feet, since I'm all-chain. My boat is a Good Old Boat (Ranger 37) and it doesn't rise up as I let the chain out. I think that has something to do with the sheer amount of glass in the hull 
I'll look into adding another box to Anchor Aid for the height of the bow roller. Anything to help people anchor better. I too have seen some frightening attempts at anchoring. Liberty Bay off Poulsbo on the 3rd of July, when everyone's been drinking and the anchorage is completely full of raft-ups, some with 3 or more boats hanging on one hook, is truly a sight to make one shudder!
August
I'll look into adding another box to Anchor Aid for the height of the bow roller. Anything to help people anchor better. I too have seen some frightening attempts at anchoring. Liberty Bay off Poulsbo on the 3rd of July, when everyone's been drinking and the anchorage is completely full of raft-ups, some with 3 or more boats hanging on one hook, is truly a sight to make one shudder!
August