Nomad Willy
Guru
Found this at the marine store in Anacortes WA. Surprisingly large but only 13.5 lbs. First pic is of it folded. Dosn't get really small walking around w it some folding the stocks does help a lot. Look at the pics and see the clever way the stocks lock w a small tab on one corner and a spring "T" bar and notch. Best engineered folding mechanism I've seen on a Northill.
I think it has as much surface area as my 33# Claw if you include the stocks. One fluke should go down about 5" easily and bring the stocks into the resistance act. In a soft bottom the stocks may get fully buried just when more surface area is needed.
Looks like this example could be a navy flying boat anchor judging by it's lightness and quality construction. The Northill was (I believe) designed exclusively as a flying boat anchor aimed at maximizing holding power and minimizing weight.
Canadian's love these Northill anchors especially the commercial fishermen. Most now are home made imitations and some are SS. OFB on this forum is the only user of a Northill that I know of. Anybody knowing more about the Northill anchor please jump in.
I think it has as much surface area as my 33# Claw if you include the stocks. One fluke should go down about 5" easily and bring the stocks into the resistance act. In a soft bottom the stocks may get fully buried just when more surface area is needed.
Looks like this example could be a navy flying boat anchor judging by it's lightness and quality construction. The Northill was (I believe) designed exclusively as a flying boat anchor aimed at maximizing holding power and minimizing weight.
Canadian's love these Northill anchors especially the commercial fishermen. Most now are home made imitations and some are SS. OFB on this forum is the only user of a Northill that I know of. Anybody knowing more about the Northill anchor please jump in.