Mantus Anchor or Rocna ?

[rthompsona]

We purchased a Mantus 35 with 100' of change to replace an existing generic plow anchor and a backup danfort. We had some movement with the plow, so we wanted to go with something with improved hold. Sadly, our new mantus anchor is now in the swan islands off of Honduras, but the boat is Panama. The Mantus 35 held extremely well even in a squall will 40 knt winds that switched 180 degrees. It held so well that the bow roller was bent like a pretzel. The crew had to cut the anchor loose because they could not fight the winds. I am planning to get a new mantus as soon we clear the canal.

[BigBeakie]

As Jim said, the whole anchoring system has to be good, and then on top of that you use some good technique, for secure results.

The tearing up of an inadequate bow roller is a perfect illustration of this.

Let's add the Excel to the list of excellent anchors, shall we? It seldom gets a mention, but should, as Steve's fine work in testing showed.


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[groundtackle]

BigBeakie, Thanks for adding the EXCEL to that list. We also find it being "seldom mentioned" strange. Steve Goodwin on SV Panope clearly shows the Excel at the top 'if not for looks'. Many of our sales are the result his compilation video #56, Rocna setting #63 and word of mouth.

Steve if you're there, I was looking for the completed list of all your vids and came up empty.

Chris