Jim Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi. I need an Anchor for Tiddler. I would like a Bruce type. I remember someone having an anchor selection chart ? I'm thinking roughly 2kilo ish ? ? ? Anyone have one for sale ? Or some chain about 5metres long ? or both ??? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I would have thought 5kg appropriate, IMHO. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yep - 5kg and you really need 2 for safety - just incase hurricane Issac goes down your drive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Hi Jim If you can locate one I would go for a Delta anchor, I have a 4Kg model on my Shetland (17ft) and it holds a treat. I know they can be a bit more costly but they do work every time and easy to arrange a tripping set-up. The RNLI use them on their Atlantics and D class inflatables so they must be good! Bruce copies are ok but I have found they don't always hold first time, probably because they are copies, if I recall the original Bruce company has stopped making them or gone out of business. 2Kg might be a tad light. Dave Edited August 29, 2012 by Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks Gents. I had a 5 kg on the Warrior. Tiddler is smaller and only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Delta anchor selection thingy I have one on Otter - a good choice IMHO. Edited August 30, 2012 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks Trev I'll take a look later, ( When I get a Minute ) Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yep - 5kg and you really need 2 for safety - just incase hurricane Issac goes down your drive!! Yes Rob Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Seriously Jim - I have 2 anchors - one 5kg bruce - for normal use! I don't have the miles of chain, but enough to be more than 5KG (prob 7kg)and keep the anchor at the buoy on retrieval! (so weight rather than length!) I also keep a folding 5KG bruce onboard for emergencies. I guess the scenario is, you cut your rode as anchor stuck - so head in, engine issue and you need your anchor to stop you drifting in to rocks \ traffic - where is you anchor? Also, a second anchor can be deployed to stop sway when at anchor in shallows, i.e. the harbour. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Jim my friend I have the chain if you have some way to cut it its free and at the caravan you know where i am, will be down this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Jim my friend I have the chain if you have some way to cut it its free and at the caravan you know where i am, will be down this weekend I have some bolt croppers if you need them Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Jim Be carefull if you go for a Plough anchor as they can be finger traps! Also steer clear of Danforth's, good on mud but not a lot else. You could always look at the Fishermans anchor as the cross piece normally is moveable so it will lie flat, you will need to weld a fixing point at the bottom of the shank to attach the chain and trip it with a cable tie at the top as normal. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Why do you need an anchor? Just put two bricks in front of the trailer wheels Sorry Jim,couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Why do you need an anchor? Just put two bricks in front of the trailer wheels Sorry Jim,couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Jim my friend I have the chain if you have some way to cut it its free and at the caravan you know where i am, will be down this weekend Thanks Craig. I'll try to catch up on Saturday. Very busy this week. Can you PM me your phone No. please. Graham, Yes please, I'll borrow the Bolt Croppers. I'll have to catch you before Craig. Thanks Gents. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Why do you need an anchor? Just put two bricks in front of the trailer wheels Sorry Jim,couldn't resist Elite Signs have sent the provisional design through. Doggies Danglers ! ! ! ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Doggies Danglers Best name so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Doggies Danglers Best name so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi guys I have just been over to see Pete in the chandlers Rob add him to the open sponsors list again please. Jim his anchor prices for you 5Kg Bruce Copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks Charlie. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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