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I have so far raised $400 of the $700 needed to purchase a 9kg MKII. I'll test as soon as the $700 goal is met. Donations are being made to my PayPal account: https://paypal.me/svpanope ---------------------------------- Regarding the apparent Vulcan 'de-rating': I have focused the...

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For the "initial set at short scope" I see no advantage to this with a Rocna anchor. The more "horizontal" the pull - the better. As for the delay in setting or letting the anchor "soak", I have not detected any change in behavior between immediate setting and waiting up to 15 minutes. Note...

A couple thoughts- First, the Soft Mud "reset" test for the 20lb anchors is a "180 degree reset", while the "reset" test for the 45lb anchors is a "straight line reset". So, those two tests are apples and oranges. For the Soft Mud Holding test, part of the reason that the smaller Vulcan ranks...

Yes, heavier chain will help setting at very short scopes. However, at normal scopes, you will get more overall performance if you put extra weight into the anchor rather than the chain. As far as kellets are concerned, because I already have generous chain weight, the small amount or...

I do not recall ranking either Viking anchor's "galvanizing" as a 5. If I did, that was a mistake on my part. Note: I am unable to view your attachments. Initially, I ranked both Viking anchors as a "3" due to a galvanizing flaw that resulted in the outer layer of material to "flake off"...

Actually, the main reason for the discrepancy in overall rankings between the large and smaller groups, is because the smaller anchors have now been tested in 3 additional seabeds (10kg = 7 seabeds, 20kg = 4 seabeds). Also, a new protocol in the "soft mud" has been added. The addition of these...

Forum member MVWEEBLES contacted me and asked for my thoughts regarding this Ultra anchor mystery. Rather than answer him privately, I will share my thoughts with all of you. In no particular order of importance- 1 - The "saddle" of the Ultra Swivel produces a "side effect" of effectively...

Ha! More variables to keep the discussion going....... The "flat transom" comment reminds me of a relevant event from a couple years ago. Prior to entering my marina on a particularly windy afternoon (38 kt. gust 45. NOAA), I needed to confirm whether or not reverse power could stop/hold the...

Adding to the confusion: Plan on your REVERSE thrust to be roughly 1/3 of FORWARD thrust. Here are the numbers (measured with strain gauge) for my 40 HP engine:

When you view power charts for your MARINE engine, be sure to ignore the "max power" (and torque) curves as it is impossible to load the typical boat engine to match the curve except at max rpm. The exception would be the case where a controllable pitch propeller is fitted. What you need for...

Just trying to save precious resources:) Steve

Greetings, All. I agree with Bruce. Funding, even anonymous funding could result in my "skewing" information if for no other reason than to make a good "show". Best to keep "satisfying my curiosity" as the primary motivation. That said, I did recently "monetize" my YouTube account. This...

Because the rope portions of my rodes are so seldom used, it is worth the trouble of flaking it (by hand) into these laundry hampers. This eliminates chain pile problems and keeps the rope clean and accessible for other purposes like an emergency warp. Steve

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Since starting my anchor testing one year ago, I have received numerous requests to test various anchors, with the DELTA anchor generating the most requests. Cruisers Forum member Cotemar offered up this 20 Kg / 44 lb. example in new, unused condition. It arrived by package delivery today...

Thanks Guys, Bruce, the name "Panope" was a natural choice for my father as the study of the Geoduck clam species was his "life work". PANOPEA GENEROSA (scientific name for "Geoduck") Steve

Here is a condensed version of Panope's rebuild. 40 years stuffed into 15 minutes:

Eric, Rex just E-mailed me, asking if you could contact him directly about your question regarding the slots in the Navy anchor. Here is his E-mail: rex@anchorright.com.au Steve

Eric, No shower on board except for a sun shower that does not get used much. If I ever plan an epic voyage of some sort, I might consider a water maker to supplement the 90 gallons the boat now carries. Sean, your intuition about limited headroom forward, is correct. New head will be for...

Sean, assuming I actually get energized for it, I'd like to tear-out the forward 1/3 of the interior and replace with a different layout that moves the head to the forepeak and has a double Pullman bunk just aft. Also, I'd like to remove the 5,000 lbs of lead and cement ballast from the keel...

Y'all, are very welcome. V-strut on the trailer is designed to transmit ALL vertical and lateral loads between the boat and hitch. Longitudinal loads (slamming on the brakes) are transmitted through the white pipe that runs along the keel. That pipe happens to be Panope's old foremast (she...

Anchor testing suspended. I brought Panope to my house for the winter. I will likely start into some fairly 'deep' projects that may or may not be completed by spring time. I appreciate all the participation/interest in this thread. Cheers, Steve