Upgrading the anchor on a Merry Fisher 895

[@ckfkkckfkfkf7697]

There is a great channel called sv panope or something like that it tests all sorts of anchors, very interesting and informative

[@TheRudder]

Thanks

[@SteveBull-odd]

Appreciate the video. Just curious why you chose the Rocna 10 over the 15? Is it because of the hatch lid sitting over the anchor shank on the 895 S1? I'm gong to upgrade the anchor on my 895 S2 to a Rocna 15 SS which I presume should fit OK as the S2 does not have a lid over the top of the anchor like the S1.

[@TheRudder]

You are correct. The 15 wouldn't fit without some substantial modification. I would also need to reinforce the bow sprite. Would love to go bigger but 10 was as good as I could manage. Let us know how it goes.

[@TrueFilter]

Hi, what type of bow roller is that? Do you know the exact make or spec?

[@TheRudder]

I'm not sure of the make/model, it came with the boat. We bought 2nd hand so not sure if it was upgraded by the previous owner or is factory (looks fairly factory).

[@luispastor2492]

Hola !!! Para la Merry Fisher 695 del 2020 de la Rocna Vulcan que peso me aconsejas y que no toque la tapa del pozo del ancla !!!! Muchas gracias!!! Saludos Luis

[@TheRudder]

Hola!! No estoy seguro con el 695, le preguntaría a un distribuidor Rocna cerca de usted. Muchas gracias por ver!!

[@karon7199]

Love the videos Question: Why did you choose the 895? Over here in Florida and considering one Thanks

[@TheRudder]

Thanks Karon, we chose the 895 for a few reasons, outboard power -was sick of servicing inboards; the amount of space in a small vessel and the ability to go away and stay on anchor for several days. Liked it way more than the Antares and Avor that in a similar bracket.

[@ckfkkckfkfkf7697]

@@TheRudderit isn’t that different to the Antares 9 is it?

[@RobNMelbourne]

Hahahaha When I watched your MF895 Serie 2 review, I said to myself ... 1st thing to do is upgrade the anchor, but I was thinking of the Ultra rather than Rocna. Overall, consensus is Ultra is best but that may differ for the MF895. Did you consider the Ultra?

[@TheRudder]

One major point was that the Rocna dealer was able to come out to my boat and we could work through the anchor choice. I guess that swung my decision.

[@ckfkkckfkfkf7697]

ultra anchors are very expensive