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ugh-type — A plough is designed as a high New Generation — There are a number of
holding-power anchor for use on sand and new anchor designs with exceptional holding
mud. The last place you want to put one is in power that have been introduced to the
a very reefy area. The original plough anchors market. They are mostly built in a similar way:
have a swivelling head. Modern variations, each has a hooped top designed to roll the
such as the Delta, have a fixed shank. There anchor over, a fixed shank and a single blade
are numerous generic variations. If you have a like a plough anchor. They may also have
couple of weeks to spare, you can read miles a slot along the shank to allow the shackle
of information comparing anchor types and to run forward to break it out from the front.
how well they hold. Everyone has an opinion … The well-known brands are Rocna, Manson
Because we are talking the basics here we will Supreme and Sarca. They all work superbly
assume holding in 60 knots of wind isn’t your and are highly recommended as a multi-
highest priority! However, if you do have a large purpose anchor for all bottom types.
trailer boat and intend to overnight, the plough
is a great option. Plough anchors are sized by weight. Other Patterns — A good marine chandler, such as Burnsco, will
undoubtedly stock all of the patterns mentioned above. Other styles,
such as Ray, Bruce, Kedge, Admiralty and others, can be found in a
list of anchor options but are not generally used by small trailer craft.
There are more new designs too. A good place to check some of
those options is on the website for New Zealand’s Manson Anchors.
TOP: The Rocna anchor, just one of the popular
new-generation anchor designs. RIGHT: Marine
chandler Burnsco was exceptionally helpful as I
produced this book, making their premises and
staff available to me for photos and information.
The photo shows just a small part of the anchoring
section in their Half Moon Bay store.
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holding-power anchor for use on sand and new anchor designs with exceptional holding
mud. The last place you want to put one is in power that have been introduced to the
a very reefy area. The original plough anchors market. They are mostly built in a similar way:
have a swivelling head. Modern variations, each has a hooped top designed to roll the
such as the Delta, have a fixed shank. There anchor over, a fixed shank and a single blade
are numerous generic variations. If you have a like a plough anchor. They may also have
couple of weeks to spare, you can read miles a slot along the shank to allow the shackle
of information comparing anchor types and to run forward to break it out from the front.
how well they hold. Everyone has an opinion … The well-known brands are Rocna, Manson
Because we are talking the basics here we will Supreme and Sarca. They all work superbly
assume holding in 60 knots of wind isn’t your and are highly recommended as a multi-
highest priority! However, if you do have a large purpose anchor for all bottom types.
trailer boat and intend to overnight, the plough
is a great option. Plough anchors are sized by weight. Other Patterns — A good marine chandler, such as Burnsco, will
undoubtedly stock all of the patterns mentioned above. Other styles,
such as Ray, Bruce, Kedge, Admiralty and others, can be found in a
list of anchor options but are not generally used by small trailer craft.
There are more new designs too. A good place to check some of
those options is on the website for New Zealand’s Manson Anchors.
TOP: The Rocna anchor, just one of the popular
new-generation anchor designs. RIGHT: Marine
chandler Burnsco was exceptionally helpful as I
produced this book, making their premises and
staff available to me for photos and information.
The photo shows just a small part of the anchoring
section in their Half Moon Bay store.
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