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Old 03-08-2016, 09:59   #1
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We have yet to get a boat but with all the disagreement about the best anchor we started shopping early and think this one might do the jobClick image for larger version

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Old 03-08-2016, 10:08   #2
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Who needs a boat? Just put sails on it. You WIN!
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Old 03-08-2016, 10:14   #3
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That's almost big enough for my Vagabond 14
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Sorry most certainly that is chain made in China in an inadequate size
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That doesn't look like the last generation anchor everybody talk about. The weight is probably not according to spec either. Best to triple up with one Manson and one Rocna in additon to be safe!
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Good point I will have to beef up the chain


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Not even stainless? Psh
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Old 03-08-2016, 13:46   #8
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Just goes to show.....

Size does not really matter.....

I mean it's not how big it is that counts......

I mean REALLY ,,,,,,, It's all relative.......





Unless it's HUGE.....
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It looks to me like they have mistakenly ordered the Australian model.

The northern hemisphere version has the fluke on the other side
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