Best anchor 2016/2017

poll please or suggestions

For me I can't use a roll over anchor like the manson supreme it would have to be like the boss because of the bow spit
interferance

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brianlara3 said..
Manson Supreme.

Or Rocna or Vulcan.

Beware of the curved shank on the Vulcan and Boss. These anchors do not sit well on my boat. The Rocna I use is a lot better but does twist from side to side a bit. I normally take if off when doing a passage or when the weather is a bit choppy.

Use to have a Delta but had to sleep with one eye open because it had a nasty habit of dragging (not in sand). (I always use at least 5:1 ratio)

It would be good if you could test the Vulcan or Boss on your bow roller before actually handing over any money. You could always modify your bow roller to suit these anchors if you have your heart set of them.

The Vulcan will sit on the bow sprit. Just take it easy for the last couple of feet and it will self right. Pull it in hard and greenies won't budge it from the roller. And it is a reliable self launcher.

I think things have moved on a little since these tests.

www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/independent-performance-testing.php

The Vulcan was introduced after these tests.

I bought a 9kg Vulcan a while back and only just used it recently. It holds very well and I was very surprised how easy it was to remove. It's a 27 footer at 2300kg so not a huge boat.

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HG02 said..
poll please or suggestions

For me I can't use a roll over anchor like the manson supreme it would have to be like the boss because of the bow spit
interferance

Boat came with a delta, bloody thing dragged more often than it held, replaced with a rocna, substantially better but still dragged occasionally and ALWAYS brought the bottom up when retrieved so tried again with a sarca excel now NO drag and a clean anchor when it comes up.
Couldn't be happier.

Ramona out of this lot whats you pick of a self lauching bow roller?
www.keoghsmarine.com.au/Anchoring_Accessories/Anchors-Equipment-Bow-Sprits-Bow-Rollers




https://www.keoghsmarine.com.au/Anchoring_Accessories/Anchors-Equipment-Bow-Sprits-Bow-Rollers/Anchors-Equipment-Bow-Sprits-Bow-Rollers-Maxwell-Bow-Rollers/Maxwell-Extendable-Self-Launching%20Hinged-Bow-Roller-With-Loop%20-P104340

maybe adapt something like this

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HG02 said...
www.navstore.com/spade-anchor-model-s80-800-cm2-33-lbs.-galvanized-steel-for-boats-loa-35-disp.-9-900-lbs.html

I will sort it out once the vulcan anchor arrives ramona
The closet spade to buy would be thialand by the looks of it non in Ozz?

What would the difference in strength be between the Gal and the aluminum anchors?

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Donk107 said..
Hi HG

Reading your comments it sounds like you have decided to go with a Vulcan

Just wondering what size you have chosen

Regards Don

By their chart 12KG . Phoenixstar has a 15 KG on his boat and said to me a 12 kg should be good to go on my old girl

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Donk107 said..

HG02 said..

Donk107 said..
Hi HG

Reading your comments it sounds like you have decided to go with a Vulcan

Just wondering what size you have chosen

Regards Don

By their chart 12KG . Phoenixstar has a 15 KG on his boat and said to me a 12 kg should be good to go on my old girl

Hi HG

I would be interested to know whether you think it would have fitted in the original anchor well before you cut it out

Regards Don

I have no idea Donk it's not reason I removed it was more to do with the deck cover opening and the wind taking it away plus the room it took up in the forward cabin plus the weight factor much like the old ice box that was removed heavy

Your good man South Ace
My 12 kg Rocna Vulcan is ordered