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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-04-2007, 07:47
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Posted By craigsmith
I have to say again I disagree - this is simply...

I have to say again I disagree - this is simply not the case anymore. Modern anchors will cover all scenarios on their own, with the possible exception of rock, where only something like a grapnel is...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-04-2007, 00:03
Replies: 38
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Posted By craigsmith
Arrow Shas, we have some footage that would be rather...

Shas, we have some footage that would be rather embarassing for Alain, more so than Acoustic's, but our video is intended to highlight the flaws of the older anchors rather than simply attack the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 04-01-2007, 01:43
Replies: 38
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Posted By craigsmith
Arrow Yes. You may choose not to believe :p ...

Yes.

You may choose not to believe :p

Peter has only Rocnas on his own boat (four of 'em) and considers the selection more than adequate for present sailing around NZ, an upcoming expedition...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-01-2007, 00:19
Replies: 38
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Posted By craigsmith
Arrow Like Dave you are drawing a conclusion from...

Like Dave you are drawing a conclusion from limited experience. How can you be sure it is necessary to have more than one style of anchor if you haven't in fact tried every anchor there is? Certainly...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-01-2007, 19:37
Replies: 38
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Posted By craigsmith
That proves that the CQR will not work in said...

That proves that the CQR will not work in said weed, which not many will dispute. It does not however prove that "only one of two anchors work well in weed: the Fisherman or the Northill".

Do you...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-11-2006, 05:05
Replies: 38
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Posted By craigsmith
Post Bulwagga is specifically designed for weed and...

Bulwagga is specifically designed for weed and apparently works well. Feedback is good. However it may not prove a perfect all-rounder - it did poorly in the recent SAIL testing for example.
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