Anchors?

[knotflying]

I am partial to Rocna or Manson Supreme. I had a Rocna, but there was a recall on mine due to a manufacturing defect in the steel. At the time they were being manufactured in China. I believe the problem has been rectified. The Manson Supreme is almost identical. The shank is somewhat heavier than the Rocna of the same size. I have had no issues with the Manson. You can determine the size by a chart that they have. I am a bit of overkill so I went a bit heavier with my anchor. If you are using chain and rode the chain length should be at least as long as your boat.

 

[jpichler]

folks, not that I am have any authority on the matter of anchors, I am a new boat owner taking possession of my R27 in the spring, but in researching types and talking to friends with boats this is the anchor I am settling on, not only is it the fastest setting anchor on the market, its also quite good looking. and who would not like a good looking boat?

http://www.quickline.us/purchase_anchor.html

 

[Nellie Too]

Boy, that Ultra anchor is a beaut but expensive. We have a Rocna anchor on our boat which holds like nothing I have ever seen. I have been boating all my life but started with larger boats (38") about 41 years ago. I think for the price the Rocna is the best, my personal opinion.
Bob

 

[Don and Brenda]

The Ultra looks nice, but after pulling it up from the mud and weeds it won't look so pretty, lots of $$$ too. Guess I will be replacing my Bruce with the Rocna

 

[Osprey]

I use a 22 lb Rocna with 50 feet of chain plus 200 feet of rope on my R-27. Does the job for me.

 

[walldog]

Boy, that Ultra anchor is a beaut but expensive. We have a Rocna anchor on our boat which holds like nothing I have ever seen. .........I think for the price the Rocna is the best, my personal opinion.
Bob

Ditto

 

[tugfan]

I have been a fan of the fortress anchors. They are light and hold like glue. Any tug owners use them?

 

[Ainokea]

I use the factory provided claw. For me it works well. I also carry 2 Fortress anchors. 1 is rated for the size of the boat and is always standing by in the cave. The other is rated for a larger sized boat and is stored in the dry locker in its bag with the proper tools for easy assembly. I also carry extra chain and rode. The anchors are light and dependable .

 

[RProffer]

The anchor that the factory provides is the best I have ever used. It works great here on the muddy bottoms of the Chesapeake and it's tributaries. It sets quickly and has never pulled loose. Of course, you need to match the anchor with the type of bottom you plan on using it on.

 

[Nellie Too]

The Rocna will stick to the bottom even with kelp cover. If I were strictly anchoring in mud bottoms, I would pick the cheapest anchor I could find. The Pacific Northwest is very different in that we have a variety of bottom covers and the Rocna will work in any of them.
Bob

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Over the last 7 years, 5 as live aboards we've anchored about 40 percent of the time and when we've had a Rocna or Buegle (Manson would be the same) we've never lost a hold while anchoring and we've been in some dicey stuff. If your plans are to anchor a lot, for my money, you can not do better then theses three......they hold in all kinds of seabeds. Having at least 40 feet of chain with your rode helps even more. On the other hand if you don't plan on anchoring very often then the expense may not be worth it.

Jim F

 

[NewMoon]

We've anchored our CD-22 and our heavy 26-footer in the PNW 500+ nights with a genuine Bruce. 5kg on the CD, 7.5kg on the 26. The Bruce worked fine once we were sure it was set (which could take some re-setting in grass or thick kelp). It held without moving in up to 45 knots. It would not hold well in soupy mud (rare in BC and SE Alaska).

Two years ago we replaced it with a 10kg Rocna, with which we've anchored maybe 80 nights now. The difference is amazing - it sets almost instantly almost every time, even in kelpy areas. Seems to have terrific holding power in PNW bottoms. Highly recommended.

We carry a Fortress as our second/backup anchor. Very good for sand and soft mud, very good as a stern anchor. Not the best for the typical PNW bottom, but light and easy to stow as a backup anchor.

 

[Claud'in]

Hello!

In the sand, fortress is really a very good anchor.
In aluminium, this anchor is not heavy.
This last summer we have spend a very bad night because very strong wind in south of Corsica.
Next day , i was in the water for look at my anchor....the anchor was under the sand!!!
More wind...more strong!

By everybody!
Claude of Corsica

 

[sportner]

My vote is for 22 lb. Rocna with 50' of chain, we like it.

 

[Salish Rover]

After an interesting anchoring experience with Capt. Mac, (anchor would not stick !!) we immediately outfitted the Salish Rover with the Rocna 15 and a new rode consisting of 100 ft of chain and 300 ft of rope. Our anchor locker is about full. Nice to be able to anchor safely just about anywhere. We carry the factory provided Lewmar and rode as a spare. (The one that wouldn't stick, I guess need to re-evaluate that decision!!)

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Hi Craig and Kathy:

When you trailer your R29 down to Lake Powell you'll find, like we did, that having the Lewmar and rode as a spare comes in real handy when you beach anchor and need to secure your stern. It's a pain dragging the thing from the deep depths of storage on our boats but I always feel more comfortable having the spare onboard.

Jim F