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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-05-2017, 13:42
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Posted By Fortress
Re: Anchor types and General questions

My apologies for this error. For the sake of accuracy, I have included two images of the Mantus from a video which will illustrate my point.

As you will note, the shank is still clearly visible:
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-05-2017, 06:42
Replies: 193
Views: 23,424
Posted By Fortress
Re: Anchor types and General questions

It is fair to say that anchors which do not have a deep burying capability are better able to turn during wind and tidal shifts.

As an example, in the image above of the Mantus anchor, the shank...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-05-2017, 09:27
Replies: 193
Views: 23,424
Posted By Fortress
Re: Anchor types and General questions

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-05-2017, 07:06
Replies: 193
Views: 23,424
Posted By Fortress
Re: Anchor types and General questions

Does anyone here follow Distant Shores? In their trailer, here's a description:

Distant Shores is a sailing television series about the cruising life, with lots of tips for sailors planning to...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-05-2017, 08:31
Replies: 193
Views: 23,424
Posted By Fortress
Re: Anchor types and General questions

In very soft mud, it is certainly possible for any fixed-fluke type of anchor (roll-bar or non-roll bar) to have difficulty orienting to the fluke downward position if it lands on its side or upside...
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