R29 Ordered...first of many questions for you folks...

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Howdy everybody...

We ordered up an R29 Sedan this last week...our first 'real' boat ever. We'll be based up in the Puget Sound.

As we get things sorted, we're working through the forum and YouTube to get the stuff assembled that we'll need for setting up the boat.

One of the early upgrades we'd be really interested in is the anchor. Seeming that the Rocna anchors in their various forms are pretty popular. I'm trying to get my head around the advantage of the Vulcan vs Rocna on the R29 given the bow and windlass architecture. Seems like either a straight shafted anchor or the curved Vulcan would work.

Trying to understand the advantages or disadvantages of each. Seems like the Vulcan might not sit into the bed of the bow roller assembly like the Rocna would, but wondering if that matters.

Anyway, welcome any guidance or advice on this...there's so much variability in trying to find the right answer on the right boat given how many models and years RT has been in production...
 
They both offer similar holding strength. The difference between the Vulcan and the Rocna is fitment of the boat. Go with whichever one fits the bow of the boat better.
 
While we have a R27OB, our re-anchoring experience may help. We went with a Vulcan 22 per advice of Rocna (standard Rocna would have been suitable as well).

I found the factory standard bow roller did not provide sufficient clearance of the stem or windlass with Mantus swivel. I replaced the factory pivoting portion of the factory roller with a Mantus anchor roller.

Yes, I had to drill additional bolt holes in the Mantus roller, but it was relatively easy and straight forward. Installation and rebedding was simple.

We are very satisfied. With differences in the R29 bow design you may not need to change much. Martin’s video on his re-anchoring is a great source of info.
 
While we have a R27OB, our re-anchoring experience may help. We went with a Vulcan 22 per advice of Rocna (standard Rocna would have been suitable as well).

I found the factory standard bow roller did not provide sufficient clearance of the stem or windlass with Mantus swivel. I replaced the factory pivoting portion of the factory roller with a Mantus anchor roller.

Yes, I had to drill additional bolt holes in the Mantus roller, but it was relatively easy and straight forward. Installation and rebedding was simple.

We are very satisfied. With differences in the R29 bow design you may not need to change much. Martin’s video on his re-anchoring is a great source of info.
 
vulcan vs rocna is a statement of the roller and not capability of the anchor.
 
Submariner said:
They both offer similar holding strength. The difference between the Vulcan and the Rocna is fitment of the boat. Go with whichever one fits the bow of the boat better.
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Not sure I’m in the right place but maybe.
We have a 2025 R29. There is virtually no visibility of the anchor rode from the helm. If you stand tall, you can see about 2 chain links. You cannot see any part (shaft) of the anchor.
Consequently, it is very difficult to know if you are fully retracted, especially since the anchor locker is not deep enough so the chain sometimes jams the windlass as you are retrieving the anchor.
I’m planning to paint the 3-4 ‘ of chain next to the anchor white, to give me a bit of a clue i am at the end.

I know it is best to be up at the bow and use the foot controls, but that is not always practical. If you do not have a capable crew and are amongst other boats, you really want to be at the helm. Also, you need to drive the boat up over the anchor to release it.

Does anyone have a solution/suggestion to make it more visible?
 
We swiched to a Lewmar Galvanised Delta Anchor 22lb. The plow style that came with our R29S was fine in sand and mud, but we wanted something better for grassy bottom conditions. There is no "one best" anchor, all depends on bottom conditions. We have a back up Danforth-style anchor which is a great "all around" anchor. We paint our anchor rode every 20' with a red, black, blue, red black, blue pattern (easy to remember). Pro tip: make sure you tie off the anchor when underway, don't rely soley on the bracket that flips down.

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also make sure to sieze on the anchor to the chain with wire through the nut so it doesnt undo itself on the sea floor

some folks like to add an anchor swivel to make retrieval into the roller easier. I wish I had added one to mine. the Mantus has a good reputation.
 
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