FF Wrote;
Sure but anchors are a matter of size, because after penetrating, its fluke area that resists pulling out.
Projected area does the work, not some "different to be different" shape.
Basically that is what Peter B is on about, if you look at the Super Sarcas design is not simply shape that makes the difference, it has a variety of various concepts, I will try to explain, the extended chisel like toe is turned down, this is attached to the widest holding area of any anchor fluke on the market with cutting edges running the full length of the fluke, the chisel toe is able to penetrate very hard surfaces and is equally up to it in very soft substrate because of the large holding area offered, even when shallow set. But how well would it hold when buried deep, well that answers itself.
Further, you will notice that Super Sarca carries its ballast weight across the rear of the fluke, this configuration is unlike any predecessor before it, if you care to view our video you will also notice that Super Sarca is again different in the way it is orientated, toe entry from the moment strain is applied the Rhode.
Now combine all of the above, when the toe starts to penetrate, chisel toe is low resistant cutting edges run front to rear of its broad fluke. The ballast weight at the rear is now being lifted and becomes an absolute driving force, burying the anchor extremely fast. S/Sarcas design is not some difference to be different.
The fluke is a low projector convex design that does not plough and has other major benefits; it will turn a full 360 degrees on the spot even when shallow set, further, the convex design doesnt bring up a bucket of mud adding extreme weight to the windless.
The slotted pulling shank is designed with much added strength to cover for any weakness under strain, this has found to be very useful in giving you the best chance of retrieval, they are proof tested beyond their requirements and certified with Super High Holding Power certification.
This is why Peter B has stated he only needs one anchor for all his needs, Super Sarca was a worlds first as a purpose built combination anchor, to those that deploy the S/Sarca will verify the design lends itself to many types of substrate with exceptional holding power. S/Sarca is not new; it has been around for some 16 years.
Make no mistake I am not saying to forget about a second anchor as that is good sense for a number of reasons but the S/Sarca has stood the test of time; there are literally thousands of them in Australia and N.Z.
You mentioned on the other thread rollers, Tonka and SARCA in the same sentence, ironic as the Tonka was*so well built they lasted and now have become a collectors item, I come from a family of thirteen and only owned a wooden home-made look alike.
I could not care a less about marketing in you part of the world but the opportunity has popped up by Seacor contacting me, we are so busy with the market share we have here, my son is interested in the USA not me, but I must say if we are going to be judgmental of a product then we should quantify ourselves and the only way you can do that is by experiencing the product, anchor in this case.
FF you appear to have substantial influence on this forum and are highly regarded for your comments, rightly so and it would be fitting if you are interested to trial one of our anchors for a full season, or anyone for that matter, I will give you a one hundred per cent money back guarantee if the product doesnt live up to our claims.
It just may be, we can make your anchoring more reliable and safer.
Joe Smith from Seacor emailed me today explaining part of their business has been sold so the web site is getting a makeover, the S/Sarca anchor and excels will appear on their site in the near future, you are fortunate to have such a good company in North America, make no mistake Joe will not be ordering container loads of anchors and making claims to flood the market as we have just witnessed, sadly that company has created a lot of negativity for any future anchor design, we should encourage new development as an anchor could very well one day save your life.
Joe has the steady as she gos approach and will rely purely on feedback from his customers as in satisfaction, performance and Quality, not claims. Joe also stated he has already sold two thirds of the stock.
Incidentally our entire product range is made in Australia out of quality Australian steel, so FF that lump of steel eventually pressed into an anchor doesnt equate to the profit you suggested, there is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow unless you manufacture in China.
If you have any questions please ask, if you want you can do some research on our web site, method of field testing, proof testing holding power certs its all there.
www.anchorright.com.au it should all make interesting discussion should you except my offer.
Regards
Rex.
CEO of Anchor Right Australia.
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-- Edited by Rex on Monday 20th of February 2012 06:52:11 AM
