Glenn,
I had a long email conversation with Alain about this new anchor. It
appears to be a response to price point pressure. I hope he is not
undermining the great reputation the brand has in order to compete with the
bargain anchors.

--
Dennis Gibbons
S/V Dark Lady
CN35-207
email: dennis dash gibbons at worldnet dot att dot net
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
...
Just recieved a sample of Spade's new Oceane anchor. It is considerably
less expensive than the original Spade but it is also not as sexy
looking. Definitely not as much hand labor to make them as the original
Spades. Looks like it was laser cut, welded and heavily galvanized.

Spade claims the set and hold are equal to the original spades and the
geometry looks somewhat similar but it has a completely different
balance. The nose is not weighted and it has a considerable amount of
fluke behind the shank. I am going to take it down to the pond this
evening and see how well it sets.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com