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

Manson Supreme.

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brianlara3 said..
Manson Supreme.

Or Rocna or Vulcan.

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PhoenixStar said..

brianlara3 said..
Manson Supreme.

Or Rocna or Vulcan.

with the vulcan would I better off 12 kg or the 15 kg which would be over size according to there charts

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.

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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

Manson Supreme + angle grinder and a selection of cutting disks for the front of your boat.

My 'Supreme was worth the time and money spent making the damn thing fit.

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.

Hi HG

A bit of info here

www.mysailing.com.au/news/testing-the-new-generation-of-anchors

Regards Don

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Donk107 said..
Hi HG

A bit of info here

www.mysailing.com.au/news/testing-the-new-generation-of-anchors

Regards Don

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.

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PhoenixStar said..

Donk107 said..
Hi HG

A bit of info here

www.mysailing.com.au/news/testing-the-new-generation-of-anchors

Regards Don

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.

kb.rocna.com/kb/SARCA_and_Excel_anchors


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

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.

I think the best anchors are still the Spade followed by the Ultra. Both expensive and hard to get. The Vulcan is a pretty dam good copy of the Spade and would be my choice for a bought anchor. 12 kg would be fine.

I would consider modifying your bow roller set up if your set on carrying an anchor on the bow.

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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.

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?

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Ramona said..
I think the best anchors are still the Spade followed by the Ultra. Both expensive and hard to get. The Vulcan is a pretty dam good copy of the Spade and would be my choice for a bought anchor. 12 kg would be fine.

I would consider modifying your bow roller set up if your set on carrying an anchor on the bow.

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..

Ramona said..
I think the best anchors are still the Spade followed by the Ultra. Both expensive and hard to get. The Vulcan is a pretty dam good copy of the Spade and would be my choice for a bought anchor. 12 kg would be fine.

I would consider modifying your bow roller set up if your set on carrying an anchor on the bow.

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

The Vulcan will always self launch without a fancy setup. Your old roller will do nicely. It was designed for the enclosed rollers found on some power boats,

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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?

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

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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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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

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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

MARSH!
just for you H2O I got in the water with my underwater housing and camrea to take these pics of a marsh in 3 meters of water and 10 meters of chain out. I can't pull back if I tried! However I will go to 20 meters of chain before I go to bed Tonight. Keep scratching your head H2O!

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

Many thanks for all your imput Guys