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Fortress FX v. Rocna Anchor
On Nov 2, 5:50 am, Bob wrote:
Hi All: All the talk about theRocnaanchor started me reading and looking. There are some very compelling data theRocnasets fast and holds well. However, Ive noticed that all the tests Ive seen were all similar sand type bottoms. Here is my question: If anchoring in sand bottoms (hard, loose, sand/mud) why would I chose theRocnainstead of an anchor design specifically for such conditions; Fortress FX series. In other words, Fortress FX orRocna? Which holds best in sand or mud bottoms? Or is the Rocnca's appeal that it holds adequately in a variety of bottoms? Say, the better crescent wrench (adjustable spanner for you Limeys). bob Danforth types are not general purpose anchors and have no place as the primary type on any larger boat. They hold well in one direction, if well set, but suffer from a number of other problems. Their advantages, particularly the Fortress, are in stowability and a fairly high performance-to-weight ratio. |
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