Gemini 105Mc Owner’s Manual
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Anchoring
Gemini only draws 18"and therefore can be an-
chored in much shallower places than most other
sailboats. Anchoring in shallow water needs a lot
less line and is therefore much easier to retrieve.
Normally the scope of the anchor is 7 to 1. In other
words 10 ft of depth will need 70 ft of anchor line.
A useful tip is to thread small colored line through
the anchor line at 10-ft intervals.
Retrieving the Anchor
The solid bridge deck of the Gemini provides a sta-
ble platform for easily raising the anchor. Have the
helmsman drive the boat slowly towards the anchor
with the person raising the anchor giving directions
toward the anchor. The person raising the anchor
only has to flake the loose line into the anchor
locker. As soon as the anchor line goes vertical,
cleat the anchor line and let the forward inertia of
the boat capsize the anchor releasing it from the
seabed. Then simply raise the anchor. Once the
anchor is visible, re-cleat it and let the forward
motion of the boat wash the anchor.
