Coddy Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 Found this site which shows what happens when you try to anchor up. It shows various anchor types plus of course the one they are trying to sell. My concirn is that is burys itself so well can you get it out agin? Have a look and see what you think, is is just over 8mins long. Rocna Anchors video Coddy Quote
Adam F Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Looks pretty good I must agree. I did a test with my bruce a few weeks ago in the single driveway and as the video shows, it just slid. But, out at sea I have never had one not grab, provided I had enough warp and sufficint weighted and length chain. Yes, I agree Dave - how easy would it come out with an alderney ring?? Quote
Afishionado Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Found this site which shows what happens when you try to anchor up. It shows various anchor types plus of course the one they are trying to sell. My concirn is that is burys itself so well can you get it out agin? Have a look and see what you think, is is just over 8mins long. Rocna Anchors video Coddy Hardly Mr Charisma is he? IMO the dry land test was heavily biased totaly ignoring the liquidity of saturated sand on the sea bed which is an important factor. That sort of anchor is aimed at yachtsmen who want very secure overnight anchoring. Fishermen like us have our anchors up and down like oars draws, and I also agree with Coddy about getting it to break out. Mad Mike Quote
Brian Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 They apear to test the Rocna very slowly compared to the others. It goes so deep it must be a pig to retrieve. Quote
Newboy Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 I wonder if someone make a claw type with pointed rather than rounded claws, will it set better? Quote
Sam Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 the beach in new zealand were they were testing the anchors i have walked along and played footy on. you would never believe that you only had to go 3 miles out to catch marlin sam Quote
great white Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 At 450 NZ dollars for the 10 kG you woud not want it to dig in so far that you could not get it back would you. Charlie Quote
Coddy Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Posted February 23, 2006 I did send an e-mail to them asking about the retreval using a buoy, here is the reply: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Dave, Thanks for your enquiry. May I ask how you first heard of Rocna ? Thanks for your comments wrt the video. We have many small boat users now, and they've all been impressed. Fishers comment they can park the boat exactly where they want it, without having to drag the anchor for miles before it sets. If you check out our sizing chart at: www.rocna.com/main.php?section=best&chapter=sizing&page=1®ion=global , you will see that our technical recommendation for your boat is a Rocna 6. However the 4 is rated for a 16' boat up to 1 tonne, so given your statements I would suggest that the 4 is adequate. Here are the prices and delivery options: Rocna 4: NZ$250 Air economy (13 - 25 working days): NZ$60 Air standard (4 - 10 working days): NZ$75 These options include full insurance and deliver to your door anywhere in the UK. Now wrt to your question about retrieving the anchor. There is no reason you couldn't use the Alderney method, although we don't particularly like it, because of the scenario where the cable tie breaks when it's not supposed to. However for your situation I guess it's okay. The hole in the shank (at the crown) is intended on the 4 for 1) a restraining pin on a very popular model of bow roller down here in Australasia, and 2) a tandem anchor. It is not as large as the rode attachment point, and therefore will not take the same size of shackle, but is probably adequate. The hole at the front of the fluke itself is specifically designed for a buoyed retrieval line, but is probably too small for a shackle. If you go to "printable information" on our website you will find our User's Guide. This describes our recommendations wrt using buoys etc. Worth a look. I hope that's helpful and meets expectations. I have attached our Payment Options sheet in case you want to go ahead. I'll look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Craig Smith Rocna Anchors www.rocna.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just thought you all might like to see what he said. Coddy Quote
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