Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Showing results 1 to 6 of 6
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Dockhead
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2011, 11:38
Replies: 96
Views: 28,738
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Anchors Surface Area Comparison - Manson Supreme vs. CQR

I agree with this position, and in support I would add that my 25 kilo Delta anchor had a lead weight in its tip, just like a Spade I also owned. The two anchors could not be more different in...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2011, 10:32
Replies: 96
Views: 28,738
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Anchors Surface Area Comparison - Manson Supreme vs. CQR

We have been trying in vain to get some objective technical information to support the idea that a concave fluke holds better than a convex or plow-shaped one.

It's a question of soil mechanics...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2011, 09:08
Replies: 96
Views: 28,738
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Anchors Surface Area Comparison - Manson Supreme vs. CQR

There's nothing more technical in either of these books than "yes, for the same reason a parachute is concave".

Enquiring minds really want to know. This is a problem of soil mechanics and there...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2011, 07:19
Replies: 96
Views: 28,738
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Anchors Surface Area Comparison - Manson Supreme vs. CQR

Do you have some technical evidence of this? Why would this be the case? Has anyone done any real objective research?
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2011, 04:39
Replies: 96
Views: 28,738
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Anchors Surface Area Comparison - Manson Supreme vs. CQR

We have deleted a couple of posts because they are based on a Commercial Vendor's comparisons of competitors' products, which is forbidden by our policies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-03-2011, 10:20
Replies: 96
Views: 28,738
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Anchors Surface Area Comparison - Manson Supreme vs. CQR

Well, Spade sell their anchors based on surface area, and not primarily weight.

But I wouldn't just toss weight aside as a factor in how your anchor holds.
Showing results 1 to 6 of 6

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 14:40.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.