Most of the anchoring "experts" I've talked to tend to favor "old generation" anchors since that's what they have, have used for years if not decades, and trust.* However I am seeing more Rocnas on boats around here, from sailboats to a 50' Nordhavn, and a lot of people on the GB owners forum have switched or are switching to them.nomadwilly wrote:
I've only used the Manson Supreme several times and aren't thrilled w it judging how it sets. What do the experts on your float say about it Marin?
I don't know that I've read any specific comments saying the Manson's setting characteristics are less than ideal.* The only argument against them I recall reading are the comments about the slot I related earlier.
I suspect that with the appropriate rode, scope ratio, and setting technique, a Manson is a satisfactory anchor with regards to setting and holding.* The slot is the iffy item, not the basic anchor.
If one tries to use an inappropriate rode or too short of a scope or both I believe any anchor type short of a submerged tower skidder will prove to be problematic.
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-- Edited by Marin on Wednesday 26th of January 2011 01:27:46 AM