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<\/p>\nHere in Kansas, the wind is a constant problem in the garden. Gusts up to 40mph regularly move things around (including buildings) and wreck havoc.<\/p>\n
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I’ve been thinking about putting a boat in my pond when it’s done, but with the wind it would need to be anchored somehow. Add to that the possibility of water-level fluctuations, and there’s a problem–if the water gets low and the wind blows, the boat could possibly wind up on shore.<\/p>\n
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So here’s my proposed solution:<\/p>\n
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The concrete weight sitting on the bottom of the pond anchors a 1\/4″ brass rod\u00a0that sticks up above the water level. A hole is drilled in the center of the boat and the boat is placed on the rod. The rod appears as a mast, but allows the boat to rise and fall with the water level, but prevents it from wandering all over the pond.<\/p>\n
Neat!<\/p>\n
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Here in Kansas, the wind is a constant problem in the garden. Gusts up to 40mph regularly move things around (including buildings) and wreck havoc. I’ve been thinking about putting a boat in my pond when it’s done, but with the wind it would need to be anchored somehow. Add to that the possibility of … Continue reading Sailboat Idea<\/span>