NUMBER ONE most important piece of equipment we use EVERYDAY | Ep 27 Rocna Anchor Special

[@IamtheWV17]

Cool seeing that the fish chase the anchor on retrieval to snack on what's revealed underneath.

[@KnotVikings]

Yes such a fun little surprise when we got the GoPro back on the boat and plugged it in to see what footage we got. Thanks a lot for watching! Have a nice day :) /Steffi

[@jamesb.funkiii5647]

Great Video! I have learned to put a small length of chain between the swivel and the anchor. This way if current or wind changes you won't put all the load on the pin sideways. The Rocna digs in and holds so well that it won't spin. The pin can only take so much. That you for your videos, well done!

[@KnotVikings]

That is very true and if you can it’s a good idea on our boat that won’t work because of where the windlass Is. when the wind turns 180 degrees the anchor will break free but for us it has always dug in again straight away. Even in som pretty intense squalls.

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[@sailingdijan9128]

Great video! On our Ericson 35 (6Ton) we have a Rocna 15kg. Great Anchor! Heading South from the East Coast now toward Bahamas, Yes a Rocna is a must! s/v Dijan

[@KnotVikings]

Thanks a lot! Happy to hear that. Sweet! Then we'll maybe see you in the Bahamas. Not sure yet though if we'll get that far North but maybe ;-) Fair Winds!

[@tomwaite4594]

Most important indeed! The mark of a world cruiser is the amount and quality of their ground tackle....just subscribed.... "Beyond All Things Is The Sea" Seneca

[@KnotVikings]

Thank you for that, Tom! Happy to hear you did. In just a few days next video will be up after a long break :) Hope you enjoy it! cheers from Tahiti, Steffi

[@Spoondrifters]

Great info as we’re in the market for an anchor. Also loved the great footage!! ❤️

[@KnotVikings]

Thank you so much! Let us know if you have any questions. Much love, Steffi

[@jasonfsu]

The best anchor in the industry! Great video!

[@KnotVikings]

Jason Mitchell thank you! Definitely agree with you on that! Awesome anchor! What boat do you have it on? /Chris

[@creatingmemorieswithmike4617]

What about Mantus?

[@KnotVikings]

They also make great anchors, personally I haven’t tried it so can’t say for sure what is better but I know we haven’t dragged with our Rocna even when we can’t put out the scope we normally do.

[@MikeSantis]

@@KnotVikings some youtube videos suggest and proves that actually Mantus is even better than Rocna. I'm a bit sceptical that maybe Rocna got a big push, talk and popularity among the sailors community and that is also the reason that is more popular than Mantus and not that it is actually better than Mantus. I would like to upgrade my CQR to a Rocna next year. But the more I research the more I turn to Mantus. Will see. Also, how heavy is your Rocna and how heavy is your boat?

[@KnotVikings]

That is true I was watching a lot of the comparison videos and I testing anchors is really difficult to get real life results, if the anchors are set well I would argue that the difference is negligible. The real question for me is how well they perform in less than ideal situations like small scope, Rocky/difficult bottoms and so on. For me price would be a huge factor, you could also check out Manson anchors same concept as the other ones and haven’t met that many cruiser that have them but the ones that do are very happy that I have met. We have a 37ft boat but she weighs in on a whopping 14ton so we have a 25kg Rocna with an 8mm chain. Rocna recommends a 10mm chain but if we went down that road we would have to replace the windlass and that’s not something I want to get into.

[@Improve_Explore_Fix_Repeat]

Nice transparency on this video! Good video.

[@KnotVikings]

Thanks a lot! Happy to hear that you liked it. We put a lot of time and energy into this one :)

[@brittbystedt6748]

Very interesting and a good movie.

[@KnotVikings]

Thanks a lot! We've put a lot of time and effort into this one ;-)

[@SailAwayVlog]

Love our Rocna! Well worth the investment for the peace of mind.

[@KnotVikings]

Happy to hear that! And totally agree. It makes a huge difference for the peace of mind to have a good anchor. Have a great weekend! Where abouts are you now?

[@SailAwayVlog]

Currently still cruising around south florida through hurricane season. We're hunting for a bigger boat to truly go "full time". This is a good place to do that as well as get our boat sold. Planning to head back to the Bahamas in the next month or two, probably Bimini and Berry Islands.

[@torgeirnag9542]

Rockna does not reccomend using a swivel directrly on the anchor. rocna.com/knowledge-base The failure mode of swivels is typically when they are subjected to lateral forces. This means it is ideal to install the swivel in such a way that lateral forces cannot be applied across the joint. One way to do this is to use a reputable inline type with a few links of chain between the anchor and the swivel. Generally, installing the swivel directly on the anchor shank is not a great idea.

[@vikingrchronicles]

VIKINGR and i wish you the best! You have a new follower!

[@KnotVikings]

Happy to have you with us! :) Is Vikingr the name of your boat?

[@philipdonegan9716]

Cool fish. Like looking at an aquarium.

[@andreashansson789]

My day just got a little better⚓️

[@KnotVikings]

You are too sweet! Thank you!

[@saltyone2406]

Great use of shallow depth of field in your camera work! Sets your vids apart

[@KnotVikings]

Thanks Ted! Happy to hear you like it. In a few days we will finally start with our videos again and a new episode will be out. Hope all is well! Cheers, Steffi

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Go the Rocna,that would be my favourite. Do you use a rope snubber to take the load off your windlass? I'm always happy to see your notifications arrive,love watching you three😊

[@KnotVikings]

It’s an awesome anchor! Yes you are right We always put a rope snubber in, recently we started doing before backing down on the anchor. Read somewhere that it was better for the windlass.

[@Misteribel]

You read that right ;). Windlasses are usually rated for a few thousand Newton, which you'd easily surpass if you go 2500 rpm in reverse. And it depends on how the windlass is connected to the boat. Bottom line, be careful with your expensive equipment ❤.

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

I just picked up the 20. /44lb for our 36 Westerly Corsair Pirate King. You think that will do the trick?

[@0Matheoux0]

Awesome!!!!

[@KnotVikings]

Thank you! So happy you liked it :)

[@Lari1fa]

Awesome 😘

[@KnotVikings]

Thank you! See you soon!

[@roderickmchardy3650]

i like your roller headsail protection thing

[@KnotVikings]

roderick mchardy thank you! Yes its like a sock we pull up with the spinnaker halyard, our UV cover was completely worn out so I’m glad we had something to protect the sail with. Do you sail? I would recommend getting one as it also works to keep the sail from accidentally unfurling. /Chris

[@roderickmchardy3650]

yes i sail mate,,, we met you in the Keil cannal on your way out last year ,, , that was my blue catamaran,, i always watch your videos, i think they are good,,,,instead of UV protection for me the " sock " would be to protect from ice and frost etc over the winter period to save me dropping the sail,, i know that you will understand that !!! i also found that video interesting regarding the Rocna as , like yourself , a Bruce is my anchor of choice and it is interesting having someone from my / our part of the world changing from his Bruce to the Racnor. measured up today and will put in an order to get a protection sock made up tomorrow...

[@wcresponder]

Technically the piece of equipment you use every day is your boat. Nicely done on the video. cheers.

[@jejoko]

I have the rocna. Question. Why don't you have the shackle down low and chain tied to the brakeaway up top??

[@KnotVikings]

Im not sure I understand, a shackle instead of the swivel? If I tie the chain to the breakaway wouldn’t that mess with how it diggs down? I don’t think I really understand so I can’t picture it really.

[@sarafredriksson7646]

Awesome

[@KnotVikings]

Sara Fredriksson Thank you! ❤️

[@michelmante9106]

Quels modèles pour les multicoques ?

[@8aftonstjarnan8]

Intressant för en landkrabba som jag! 😃

[@KnotVikings]

Vad underbart att höra! Hoppas du har en härlig söndag! Kram, Steffi

[@tlteal]

Ultra marine anchor is the best!

[@mikedevlin2048]

Really cute idea of diving down to check the anchor is set... I guess you never anchor deep or in high/ low latitudes...

[@KnotVikings]

Cute? I think it goes without saying that you do that only if it’s possible :) Whenever we have the possibility to do so, yes we do that. But lately we have been sailing in murky waters of Sweden anchoring sometimes in 20m and no, then we don’t dive on it. Have a nice summer and thanks for watching!

[@Misteribel]

​@@KnotVikingsI agree, cute is not the word I'd use. Any serious sailor will often dive to see if the anchor is set. In clear water, like in the Med, I don't need to, as I can see it with an aquascope. To be fair, with good anchors like Rocna, Mantus or Spade, I get lazy and skip on it. But with the CQR I did it all the time.

[@devmich99]

Same anchor, same experience. IMO the best you can get. Downside: old 1000W Windlass makes it hard to break the anchor out of the bottom at times ;-) I probably should make a video as well and hope for a cash back from Rocna? :D

[@KnotVikings]

Yeah we also have a 1000w windlass if the pull is just a little sideways we can’t really lift it 🙈. They do have the affiliate program so give it a shot! 😉

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Shorten your scope 2:1 and cleat off your chain to a solid cleat then motor over your anchor and it will pop right out and save your windlass.

[@Misteribel]

But be careful, as the chain will scratch your boat. Better to just use a trip line. 2 min work to set it up, and much relief when getting the anchor back up.

[@jsonnichsen]

I need to figure out if the Rokna is right for me. I can carry only 20 feet of chain and 200 feet of nylon rode.

[@barrydavies2977]

Hi. You give no indication of your boat, sailing area, or requirements. So it's impossible to advise. For my boat, we shortlisted to the rokna and mantus anchor for the bow, (we chose mantus), and fortress for the kedge. Fyi mixed chain and rope is ok for sand and mud. Use chain only for (dead) coral and sharp rocks. It cuts through the rope.

[@jsonnichsen]

Barry Davies Hello Barry We are a bit unusual. Living full time on a 33’ trimaran. We start cruising next summer. We leave Maine USA bound for Newfoundland , Canada. From there he head south for the Caribbean. Mostly coastal cruising with an occasional overnighted. Anchoring will be the vast majority of stops. I can’t Cary tons of chain on this small boat. We also have no windless. Thank you. Jeff

[@barrydavies2977]

@@jsonnichsen ok. This is just my view. Others may disagree. Your boat is a similar size to mine. So you need to check that your bow arrangements will take the hoop and shape of new generation anchors. If you have space I would choose a 20kg mantus (1st choise) or rokna (2nd choice) and 7kg fortress kedge. In my experience the fortress is hugely powerful, but does not like changes of direction. Chain and warp is acceptable if you take account of my notes above. Hope that is some help.

[@jsonnichsen]

Barry Davies Thank you for replying. I do have room for a new generation anchor and have been leaning toward the Mantis. I think the Fortress will be my secondary anchor which would work great off my stern. Thanks again for verifying. Jeff

[@marcochristensen5103]

Did I see a VSS flagg on your boat?

[@KnotVikings]

You sure did! VSS is where we started from. Although to be honest there is not much left of that flag now 🙃

[@marcochristensen5103]

@@KnotVikings well Hello then from one other whos carrying the same flag back at home :)

[@thompsonxander]

The Rocna doesn't reset on a 180 degree at more than 2 knots through water. Spade Mantis and Ex-Cel do reset.

[@garysouza2277]

Got a Spade, and it's always held. No roll bar for me. Sleep well at night

[@thompsonxander]

@@garysouza2277 ya. I just wonder if the Ultra is better. But an oversize Spade is my choice.

[@garysouza2277]

@@thompsonxander Yea, I got an over sized Spade too. By buddy just bought an Excel for his 39' boat, so we'll see how well it works next year in Mexico. Only weird thing is side by side it's very similar in design and shape to a Delta so I'm a little leery. But that Spade...

[@thompsonxander]

@@garysouza2277 I think the Ultra is probably the best but it probably still doesn't set as well as a Mantus.

[@thompsonxander]

Maybe even a ridiculously over sized Mantus is best. Just put the 125lb on your 25 footer.

[@dimitrismelitas2566]

what about seaweeds? i had bad time......

[@MikeSantis]

I'm between Rocna and Mantus. But also Rocna Vulgan.

[@63melvyn]

What is the app you use on you IPad for positioning ?

[@KnotVikings]

We use navionics on the ipad, then sometimes keep a track running just to see how we swing.

[@sinsemilla9876]

good thing your kid isn't growing up in Sweden atm, youre giving him the best education instead! may the gods be with you

[@KnotVikings]

Thank you for those very kind words! All the best to you and have a great weekend! Cheers from Grenada //Steffi

[@brettsmith4586]

I'll stick w/my Mantus...

[@brettsmith4586]

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[@samgreenaway8395]

Expensive anchor to not use an anchor saver....

[@KnotVikings]

Never heard about the anchor saver, had too Google... looks like a cool product have you tried it? We both love scuba diving so there is always that option if the anchor gets stuck.

[@dude999642]

We just BREAK-AWAY TIE-STRAP the line to the front hole, and tie the bitter end to the very END of the anchor. To not leave plastic on the bottom you can you biodegradable thin rope instead of the tie-strap.

[@r.keditor724]

haga

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@KnotVikings]

Jon Madsen ;)

[@CHRIS198490]

snubber ?

[@noelligh]

Well if you got a discount then you are not going to slag off Rocna ??? so this vid is void !

[@KnotVikings]

Well, mantus and Manson anchors also offered some kind of a affiliate discount program when we were doing our research ( two years ago) But of course everyone has to make up their own mind on what anchor suits them and their boat the best. We have had our rocna for almost two years now and are still super happy!