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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-05-2017, 04:49
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Anchor types and General questions

My 2 mantus anchors have self-launched easily. Most of weight is in fluke, base of shank so as soon as you let out chain the weight of the anchor makes the shank tilt up and slide down roller. I'm...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-05-2017, 09:17
Replies: 193
Views: 23,425
Posted By malbert73
Re: Anchor types and General questions

Sure, good points, but when I saw size of your boat I realized it's a lot less. Get a mantus 13 lb anchor for $129. Will be much better than delta. Cant imagine it costs that much more that the delta...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-05-2017, 13:45
Replies: 193
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Anchor types and General questions

Of all the things to skimp on, when we invest so much in our boats (even if cheap to purchase) I just can't understand why spending 300-400 on a great anchor is avoided. I'm not doubting that $200...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-05-2017, 05:21
Replies: 193
Views: 23,425
Posted By malbert73
Anchor types and General questions

Let us know how it works. Your decision but cheap copies don't have brand to protect so who knows build quality or grade of steel, neither of which is likely to be near the quality of original. I...
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