Mantus anchor

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Fogg

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Dec 8, 2010
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Catalina 30 Tall rig New Haven
Hi friends,
I need a new and better holding anchor for my Catalina 30. I ran into Mantus Anchors online and am curious if anyone has any experience with them. They are new in 2012 and the big box stores do not yet have them. They are very similar to Rocna and Manson Supreme, but the Mantus site has some amazing truck stopping footage.
I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks,
Fogg
 
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rufus1138

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Mar 6, 2012
357
Hunter H33 (limited edition cabin top) Bayou Chico
i would go with a ronca or manson if thats what you like so far, 2112 is a long way off...dont think id want to wait that long.
 
Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
3,626
Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
I bought a Mantus and love it. It sets and holds as well as my Manson Supreme but also breaks down to lie flat in my anchor locker. Lots of info over on Sailnet about it.

I think MainSail also has one and has done some testing with it.
 
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Fogg

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Dec 8, 2010
47
Catalina 30 Tall rig New Haven
rufus1138 said:
i would go with a ronca or manson if thats what you like so far, 2112 is a long way off...dont think id want to wait that long.
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Rufus,

My bad typing or proofing made the future seem impossibly distant. Thanks for your help.
 
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Fogg

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Dec 8, 2010
47
Catalina 30 Tall rig New Haven
Tim R. said:
I bought a Mantus and love it. It sets and holds as well as my Manson Supreme but also breaks down to lie flat in my anchor locker. Lots of info over on Sailnet about it.

I think MainSail also has one and has done some testing with it.
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Tim, Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look at Sailnet.

Fogg
 
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rufus1138

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Mar 6, 2012
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Hunter H33 (limited edition cabin top) Bayou Chico
lol just couldnt pass up the oppertunity, where do you usually anchor? ive currently got a 26lb claw and anchor in sandy or muddy (screw you bp) bottoms and it works wonderful, i see alot of over priced anchors on alot of snobby yacht club boats at raft ups that drag and make a huge problem while i sit secure, idk even what brand mine is lol. then again im smart enough to head home when i see a squall predicted and im in an anchorage thats packed like a clown car with these yahoos, usually hear the story about having to send divers down to untangle the anchors and how everyone is fighting for a fiberglass guy to repair toe rails, deck joints, and cleats.
 
Maine Sail

Maine Sail

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Feb 6, 1998
11,701
Canadian Sailcraft 36T Casco Bay, ME
Fogg said:
Hi friends,
I need a new and better holding anchor for my Catalina 30. I ran into Mantus Anchors online and am curious if anyone has any experience with them. They are new in 2012 and the big box stores do not yet have them. They are very similar to Rocna and Manson Supreme, but the Mantus site has some amazing truck stopping footage.
I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks,
Fogg
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I own one, a tremendous anchor that actually sets slightly faster than a Rocna or Manson Supreme. The big benefit I see is that they can be broken down for stowage and used as a storm anchor. Ours does not fit the roller as well as our Rocna so we still use the Rocna as our primary. If the Mantus fit as well it would be our primary in a heart beat.
 
jibes138

jibes138

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Jan 27, 2008
3,086
ODay 35 Beaufort, NC
You can buy them through Amazon if you can't find any other place. Prices look very attractive compared to Manson or Rocna for similar weight sizes. For a little over 500 bucks you can get an 85 pounder for a storm anchor. Practical sailor just reviewed them in a recent article along with several other small anchors. I think their only negative was having to assemble it if you need it in a hurry.
 
heritage

heritage

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Apr 22, 2011
922
Hunter 27 Pecan Grove, Oriental, NC
I have a 45# Mantus. It was shipped to my house for less $ than a Manson from West Marine. Assembly took me about 45' but I'm probably slower with a wrench than most. They supply a heavy grease that you slather on the parts before tightening. A little messy. It doesn't fit the bow roller as perfectly as my old 33# Bruce. But as they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and the Mantus does stick to the bottom. It really jerks the boat around when it sets. Never experienced that with the Bruce. No movement when backing down at 2000 rpm. This is in soft sand with a lot of grass.
 
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Blitz

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Jul 10, 2007
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Seidelmann 34 Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Maine Sail said:
I own one, a tremendous anchor that actually sets slightly faster than a Rocna or Manson Supreme. The big benefit I see is that they can be broken down for stowage and used as a storm anchor. Ours does not fit the roller as well as our Rocna so we still use the Rocna as our primary. If the Mantus fit as well it would be our primary in a heart beat.
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What kind of roller would fit a Mantus or Rocna?

Looks like great value but how does one know what roller it would fit? Is it a trial an error thing?
 
Spindrift NH

Spindrift NH

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Apr 1, 2012
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Pearson 424 Charleston, SC
I'm in the Market for a new anchor as well. Does anyone know if the Mantus or Rocna will fit the OP's bow sprit?
 
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Fogg

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Dec 8, 2010
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Catalina 30 Tall rig New Haven
Spindrift NH said:
I'm in the Market for a new anchor as well. Does anyone know if the Mantus or Rocna will fit the OP's bow sprit?
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I haven't looked into whether it will fit the bowsprit on my Catalina 30TR. I'm still wondering about size. On Sailnet.com, Mantus shows a rail mount that would deal with the issue. I like it because I stay on a mooring and anchors sticking out on the bowsprit run the risk of tangling with the mooring pendants running from the P&S cleats. Currently I have two 4" PVC tubes cable tied to the forward tilting members of the bow pulpit. That keeps both my current hooks away from tangles. I also have no windlass and weight is a concern.
 
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brazenarticle

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Jul 8, 2012
137
Catalina 36 MKII North East
Fogg said:
I haven't looked into whether it will fit the bowsprit on my Catalina 30TR. I'm still wondering about size.
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I second ( or third) the favorable reviews of the Mantus anchor. It sets easily and solidly - don't get your fingers between the rode and the cleat, the line will snap tight when the anchor digs in.
The 25 lb mantus fits fine on my Catalina 28 roller. It looked like it would be too big at first - it is a beast - but I've grown used to it quickly.
 
ifmdalvey

ifmdalvey

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Feb 2, 2010
373
Island Packet 37 Hull #2 Harpswell Me
I read, somewhere that to size an anchor, multiply boat length by 1.5 to get the anchor weight in pounds. Where does that come from? It takes no account of the anchor design and therefore i take that equation with a pinch of salt. On the other hand, all the major anchor makers seem to undersize there anchors when looking at there sales pitch. So for a 20000lb 37 foot boat, what would you recommend?
 
ifmdalvey

ifmdalvey

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Feb 2, 2010
373
Island Packet 37 Hull #2 Harpswell Me
Thanks Stu, read through that thread. I have never seen a safe working load list for each anchor manufacturer. It would still appear to me that quoted anchor size per boat length is on the small side.
 
ifmdalvey

ifmdalvey

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Feb 2, 2010
373
Island Packet 37 Hull #2 Harpswell Me
Gone through the blurb by 4 major manufactures of modern anchors and for my boat they recommend anywhere between 40 -66 pound anchors. Rocna appears to provide the most details of what harsh conditions their anchor can cope with, a couple of the manufactures do not even list a wind speeds. I guess its a lottery buying an anchor.
 
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