Boat Anchoring 101: Tips for Choosing an Anchor | Ep. 41

[@renny9879]

Thanks sir. People like yourself helped me get started when I went from boating on lakes to a full time ocean boat and I still find videos like this valuable today. Happy sailing.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Great to hear! Fair winds.

[@oliverf944]

best video on anchors ive seen so far. Thank you!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks very much Oliver, glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnfischer9784]

Excellent video- outstanding presenters, articulate and knowledgeable, teaching proper techniques while being understanding and compassionate about pointing out common errors. I really appreciate the professionalism.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks John, appreciate the positive feedback! Fair winds.

[@sl1pg8r]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the information!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

You're welcome!

[@frankj5947]

Excellent overview, thanks. You are the America’s Test Kitchen for sailors!

[@fugue137]

I recommend SV Panope's videos. tl;dr: Excel and Spade seem to work the best.

[@dude999642]

In one comment (SV Panope) he mentions that Spade is his #1 personal choice, with Mantus #2.

[@fugue137]

@@dude999642 Which video? I thought he never really liked the Mantus-while noting that it was the fastest resetting of any anchor, he didn't like the spindly stock, which has been known to bend... (?) But like any good researcher his opinions change as more data come in... I could be behind.

[@dude999642]

@@fugue137 You're right. In this video that's basically what he says. He did say the 2020 updated version is better built than the older Mantus anchor(s). He tests them to, for my boat, unrealistic pull-weights, but my main concern is the holding power - but if I did massive pulling I'd put more stock in that. I've never been able to bend an anchor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjQgJxrhq-Jn8U

[@bitngeo]

Tom, Another good one. Thanks for all the great information. I really liked the dive examples, that's something no other channel has done and I watch a lot of them from landlocked St. Paul, MN. Loved the humor peppered throughout. Might have to upgrade from my Bermuda shorts and knee socks! Geoff

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks Geoff, appreciate it!

[@MattO109]

Good information!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Glad you think so!

[@oliverf944]

Gosh this deserves more views.

[@jonnyyounger4285]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

You are welcome!

[@whyme8068]

Great series! Well thought out and helpful. Thank you!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks, appreciate the feedback!

[@stanthology]

Thanks. I needed this.

[@VeroKen20]

Thanks. Very helpful!

[@aleembruggen]

Great series guys thanks

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it Andrew!

[@Misteribel]

Hey, I have the exact same boat, just a few years older, while it was named Sun Magic 44 😅. The Bulwagga site is back up (not sure it's the original). It has prices and support links and all. Maybe it's just a remnant, or they bought it, or it's a copy. It mentions Solareks Metal in Turkey as the manufacturer. They list prices for different sizes, both stainless and galvanized.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks for the info on the bulwagga - we’ll check it out!

[@captaintimbailes7971]

I was wondering, are you doing most of your sailing in the Med? And as to your comments on the Bruce, I've used them throughout the Pacific in almost every type of bottom. And as you said, a lot of the time they can land on their side, however, as soon as you start the setting process they right and dig in every time. The Bruce you showed didn't look to be set, just dropped.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Nice to know you have had a better experience with the bruce. We have sailed all along the East coast, throughout the Great Lakes, much of the Caribbean, 4 summers in the med, and for the last 3 summers we have been in Northern Europe including the Baltic Sea. Right now our boat is in Tromsø, Norway, patiently waiting for our return!

[@carpenterpilot487]

I have a Danforth with this poly coating on my Danforth. Do u think that why I'm having trouble setting my anchor? I'm in rocky area and sand area?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Hello Carpenter Pilot. I suspect the coating does not matter. Do you have plenty of chain (at least 5 meters) or all chain connected to the Danforth? Are you setting out at least 4:1 scope? Although the Danforth has been around a long time, it is not the best anchor for setting and holding. No anchor does great in rocks, but if you still have issues, you might consider a Rocna or Mantus, or at least a Delta. Good luck!

[@billhunsinger862]

I would classify the Spade as a scope rather than plow.. Also the the Rocna/Mantus as a roll bar scoop.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Fair enough Bill!

[@dude999642]

"Scoop", not "scope".....hehe, scope is vital to anchoring too. 🙂

[@billhunsinger862]

I will add that I have had a Delta fo 13 year on a Beneteau 373 and Jeanneau 409. It could not handle silt or it would take 35' to reset with

[@LifeFourPointZero]

good choice Bill. I have plenty of underwater video showing the very long ditch Delta anchors make in the bottom before they fully dig in. I suspect they hold well once they are dug in but you would definitely want to plan on lots of room to set, then reset if there's a wind shift.

[@vancekeith5642]

Thanks for the video. The S/V Panope anchor guru did extensive and I mean extensive testing and the Rocna consistently rated poorly. I agree not one anchor is perfect for all conditions. Thanks again

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the info on the anchor guru, we’ll check it out.

[@TheTonny1310]

I live in Denmark and have for many years used the original Danforth as our primary anchor. As ancor #2, i used the orginal Bruce anchor. As storm anchor, i used an anchor that is no longer produced, Seagrib. I have never experienced any failure with these ancors. Not just once, and not even when i've "mistreated" them with Spilerflying. And jeg have anchored a lot…….. What i've learned is, buy the original anchors. NEVER the copies. Always put out plenty of chain/robes, and put ancor out.....don't throw it out. From next season, Bruce retires and Rockna Vulcan takes over.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks for sharing your anchor experiences Tonny1310. I completely agree that the original anchor is the way to go. For Danforth especially, there are a lot of poor knock-offs. You'll have a good experience with the Rocna, I believe. Take care!

[@Misteribel]

I just replaced my CQR with a Rocna. CQR has made me lots of grief, including breaking out during a squall in a Greek harbor (it just plowed the ground, never really set). Rocna has never let me down. Hope you have similar experiences.

[@edv2725]

I thought you were going to report on "how to choose an anchor", not give a commercial plug for West Marine !!!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

There was no mention of West Marine, Ed. Just our own real world experience above and below the water.

[@flamesandspoons]

Uhh ED, don't drink while watching these videos. 'West Marine'? Where?

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

same here. we dont know what you r talking about Ed. lol