[C320-list] Rocna/Vulcan anchors question

[Greg Flanagan]

I have had the Rocna 15 for a few years now. All I can say is that it is fantastic--the perfect anchor for the 320. 

I have a secondary (stern locker) Danforth anchor which I have not had to use since getting the Rocna. I had to use this often with my Lewmar (plough) 10kg anchor that came with the boat. 

Greg 
Sidney, BC
Hoop Dancer #1076

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack Fitzgibbon
Sent: November-30-17 12:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rocna/Vulcan anchors question

I’ve used the Rocna 33lb for 9 years.  Held fast in a severe squall with wind speed of 65-70 mph lasting less then 20 minutes and on several other occasions during gale force winds.  The R33 fit the bow roller perfectly with out changing the configuration of the boat. 

Our C320 is a winged keel version so empty weight of boat is 11700 lb.  When fully provisioned total may exceed the max weight spec of the 12kg Vulcan.  

The 15 kg Rocna may the best option.  

Jack
#441

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> On Nov 30, 2017, at 1:22 PM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Very happy with 15 lb Rocna in a variety of conditions, although 
> nothing over 25 knots so far.  Shank just fits under the bale on a 1997 #398.
> 
>> On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
>> 
>> I vote for Mantus, since you asked.  ;-)
>> 
>> I love my 35lb Mantus anchor. It has set on the first try every time 
>> and not dragged. That being said, I did need to replace my bow roller 
>> assembly with the longer one from Catalina Direct to avoid the point 
>> of the anchor from hitting the bow when I pulled it in tight. But now 
>> Mantus has a solution for that - called the Anchor Mate.
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Doug Treff
>> doug at treff.us
>> 
>>> On Thu, Nov 30, 2017, at 12:04 PM, Daryl Hunt wrote:
>>> To those C320 owners who have Rocna anchors, what size do you 
>>> recommend?  The 12kg (27lb) Vulcan or the 15kg (33lb) Rocna or Vulcan?
>>> Comments on your experience also welcome. Thanks!
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Best regards,
>>> Daryl
>>> 
>>> 1999 C320 #660 "Believe"
>>> 
>>> Rochester, NY ~~~ Lake Ontario
>>> 
>>> 
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