Yea, thanks, since I posted I went back and re-read the ad, I need 15 kg., at least. My Rocna primary anchor is 15 kg., and even that is marginal according to Rocna. 15 lb. won't do it. I'm going to check with the seller on that, too.Are you sure it is 15 lbs? That does not seem nearly big enough to hold a 38 foot, 16,000 lb sailboat. Maybe it is 15 kg or about 33 lbs If it is only 15 lbs I think I'd pass on it.
Primary is a 15 kg. Rocna, on the bow roller.If it is 15 kg, not 15 lbs, and is your "backup anchor" that might be a decent choice. What is your primary anchor? Where are you planning on storing it on the boat?
Hi neighbor! I moved to New Bedford in August, but I still keep the boat at Tripp's in Westport.I had it on my Catalina 30, it’s one of the original new generation anchors. It’s a solid anchor. If you search this site you’ll see Rodd had a good opinion of it. Only dragged once in 7 seasons. Anchored overnight outside Cuttyhunk Known for poor holding, eel grass. Woke up to a squall. No anchor would have held.
I wouldn't count on keeping any heavy anchor in the bow chain locker unless it is "divided" to keep the anchor away from the chain in the locker. Otherwise if you have to deploy primary in a hurry it may interfer with the chain running free. Ask me about having to deploy in a hurry. I am not familiar with a Tartan 3800 and the configuration of anchor locker.A spare I would try to keep in the bow chain locker, if it doesn't fit or work there, then in a cockpit locker.
That's an excellent point, and one that I will pay attention to. My C36 had a molded-in feature that allowed one to hang a Danforth in the locker in a non-interfering way with an anchor on the roller. I can't recall offhand if the Tartan has such a provision. Else I'll just keep a spare in the cockpit locker.I wouldn't count on keeping any heavy anchor in the bow chain locker unless it is "divided" to keep the anchor away from the chain in the locker. Otherwise if you have to deploy primary in a hurry it may interfer with the chain running free. Ask me about having to deploy in a hurry. I am not familiar with a Tartan 3800 and the configuration of anchor locker.
Couldn't see a thing. Used my cell/Navionics to see what direction I was moving. Thankfully away from any danger. Don't think it lasted more then 5 minutes. Had the engine running trying to steer into the wind but kept getting blown off. Next morning when I retrieved it it was a solid ball of mud and grass. I agree the anchor is too small, I've got a 65# Mantus hanging off my bow. Isn't cruising fun!That's kinda scary to drag like that.
Please do!When I do we'll dinghy by to say hi.
The (Manson Supreme . . . edited) anchor has been reviewed by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Manson received SHHP (Super High Holding Power) status. It is the only production boat anchor in the world to do so.Looks like a Manson supreme
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