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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-04-2010, 08:04
Replies: 119
Views: 45,870
Posted By Ancora Latina
marking galvanized anchor chain.

segna catena 6 mm bianco (https://www.osculati.com/cat/Scheda.aspx?id=239)

or:

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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-02-2010, 07:17
Replies: 79
Views: 20,796
Posted By Ancora Latina
It is a vicious circle: - To interest a...

It is a vicious circle:

- To interest a distributor, it is necessary that your product is known.
- To be known, it is necessary to have sold a good quantity of anchors
- To sell a good...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-12-2009, 16:48
Replies: 7
Views: 5,298
Posted By Ancora Latina
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-10-2009, 16:16
Replies: 420
Views: 73,883
Posted By Ancora Latina
– RIGHT – WRONG Holding is (also)...

– RIGHT

– WRONG

Holding is (also) related to the pulling angle of the rode.

This angle is given by SCOPE – With strong winds,(> 30 knots) when the anchor has the biggest risk to drag or...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-10-2009, 04:05
Replies: 101
Views: 79,032
Posted By Ancora Latina
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 08-10-2009, 18:52
Replies: 420
Views: 73,883
Posted By Ancora Latina
Testing anchors

I will be more than pleased to send one... (and even one full container of ) anchor free of charge including shipping, to have an INDEPENDANT test of the RAYA, done the most scientifically possible....
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-10-2009, 16:49
Replies: 420
Views: 73,883
Posted By Ancora Latina
https://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?topic=2207.0...

https://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?topic=2207.0 (https://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?topic=2207.0)

https://www.oceanbluesailing.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4889...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-10-2009, 16:30
Replies: 420
Views: 73,883
Posted By Ancora Latina
Before answering your questions, may I remain you...

Before answering your questions, may I remain you that the subject of this thread is “Why are Next Gen Anchors Considered 'Better?' and not « The gossips of the anchor business »:whistling:


...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-10-2009, 06:02
Replies: 420
Views: 73,883
Posted By Ancora Latina
Although I have been following this thread, I...

Although I have been following this thread, I didn’t break in the conversation as the answers have been very well documented – mostly the excellent comparative photos from Main-sail.

I didn’t...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-08-2009, 07:17
Replies: 15
Views: 8,459
Posted By Ancora Latina
In both cases, using the catenary mathematic...

In both cases, using the catenary mathematic formula, the necessary force to have the line straight is INFINITE :banghead:

João
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-08-2009, 14:47
Replies: 15
Views: 8,459
Posted By Ancora Latina
Hi ID, Kellets make a lot of sense 1°...

Hi ID,

Kellets make a lot of sense

1° :) - yes but for which purpose – a) increasing the holding? B) To dampen the boat motion – c) to reduce the swinging area (Yes, it can be used for those...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-08-2009, 05:08
Replies: 15
Views: 8,459
Posted By Ancora Latina
I personally consider « kellets » as a « gadget...

I personally consider « kellets » as a « gadget »...

Yes they work perfectly with no or low wind – keeping the chain horizontal and improving the holding... but who cares about holding with 10...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-08-2009, 06:24
Replies: 6
Views: 3,809
Posted By Ancora Latina
galvanization problem

Difficult to be 100% precise, but for me it looks only as a galvanization problem.

The main risk will be that the part with a defective galvanization will rust earlier than the other part of the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-06-2009, 05:35
Replies: 32
Views: 20,885
Posted By Ancora Latina
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 21-06-2009, 12:44
Replies: 9
Views: 15,367
Posted By Ancora Latina
The Ultimate Anchor Test?

The French nautical review Voiles & Voiliers publishes in its July issue a new test of anchors.

Again a test??
Yes, but what is interesting is that these various tests are made under various...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 20-06-2009, 14:02
Replies: 61
Views: 7,212
Posted By Ancora Latina
Caipirina

Try two or three glasses of "Caipirina", you may be able to speak fluently Portuguese (do Brazil)

(For a good recipe of Caipirinha, please PM me )

João
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-06-2009, 17:06
Replies: 8
Views: 3,407
Posted By Ancora Latina
As you said, it was a few years back! With...

As you said, it was a few years back!

With « new gen » anchors you can have four to six (and even more) times the holding of « old gen » anchors...

You won’t drag any more, but there is more...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-06-2009, 15:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By Ancora Latina
A good efficient anchor is better than a lot of...

A good efficient anchor is better than a lot of poor ground tackles :rolleyes:

João
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-05-2009, 17:27
Replies: 45
Views: 21,394
Posted By Ancora Latina
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-05-2009, 03:50
Replies: 32
Views: 8,185
Posted By Ancora Latina
It could also depend of the location (sea...

It could also depend of the location (sea bottom). British sailors who are using the CQR in mud are very satisfied, but in hard sand and weed of the MED the CQR is useless...

I know a place where...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-05-2009, 15:10
Replies: 251
Views: 51,202
Posted By Ancora Latina
Did you say "KNOCK OFF"?

- No doubt at all – This concept has been developed by Peter Bruce – U.S. patent n° 3777695 – dec 11 1973.

- The shank design has been slightly modified from the Delta anchor:
...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-05-2009, 10:11
Replies: 251
Views: 51,202
Posted By Ancora Latina
The Answer concerning your Bowsprit is included...

The Answer concerning your Bowsprit is included in the Rocna Knowledge base:

The roll-bar on the Rocna can unfortunately represent a problem with certain roller designs, if the roll-bar should...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-04-2009, 16:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By Ancora Latina
Better go out and buy more....... ROPE!.. ...

Better go out and buy more....... ROPE!..

João
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-04-2009, 13:13
Replies: 421
Views: 67,857
Posted By Ancora Latina
Sorry.. but can you prove that!.. Weight...

Sorry.. but can you prove that!..

Weight for weight any of the "new gen" anchor will BY FAR outperform your heavy Forfjord anchor, regardless of the conditions...

João
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-04-2009, 05:37
Replies: 37
Views: 42,966
Posted By Ancora Latina
The "best" is using a single length of chain...

The "best" is using a single length of chain without any join...

Join are potential weak points... and you should be very carefull when selecting one. Its SWL should be at least as big as the one...
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