Hi Mark
I've got a Rocna 15 hanging on the front of Secret Plans, and now that
the boats are hauled if you like you could borrow it to do a test fit
and see how it hangs. I'm very happy with it. I do have a windlass tho'
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2014-11-06 11:08 AM, Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List wrote:
Looking for feedback on new anchors.
Currently I have a Kingston brand, 30lb, CQR anchor. Not too impressed
with its ability to bite even into the nicest sand.
Having read a ton of info, reviews and comments I'm looking at the
'new' style anchors. I was tempted to go with a Mantus - but price is
high and no local distributer. Ronca's are on sale right now at the
Binnacle - so that makes the decision easier.
The question is what size. I've read the typical 'minimum 1 foot of
chain and 1 pound of anchor for every foot of boat'. But not sure how
well it applies to new versions.
Reading Ronca's recommendations
http://www.rocna.com/product-range/sizing-guide
My 8000lb 30 ft CS 30 would easily fit the 10kg (22lb) recommendation.
Sure. For the extra $60 I could bump up to the bigger anchor. Not sure
how well either will fit on my bow. I'm sure the heavier anchor would
be harder to haul up - but maybe worth it for the peace of mind?
Reading some independent reviews (as posted by Ronca)
http://www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/independent-performance-testing.php
One claims the Ronca 15 consistently held with 4500lbs.
A chart ( The ABYC Horizontal Working Load (lbs) Table) of expected
anchor strains suggests a 30ft boat would only exert 2800lbs of anchor
strain in a 60kt severe storm --- not something I expect to confront
in my costal cruising.
I'm on the fence. On one hand tempted to just bump up to the 15kg and
deal with the minor extra challenge dragging the anchor up (I'm fit
enough to manage) - then its never a concern and when I do start
venturing further along the coast I have a security blanket.
On the other wondering if I'm getting into foolish overkill as the
15kg anchor could manage a boat 2x my weight in a heavy storm.
Thoughts and opinions welcome.
Mark
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