Anchor fortress fx 23 with chain and rode

[Jennifer McM]

On 07/04/2018 at 16:02, Alan de Enfield said:

Danforth Anchor :

Fortress Anchor :

 

Fortress anchors are manufactured from special Aluminimum,

Danforth are manufactured from Galvanised Steel

Fortress anchor £500

Danforth anchor £100

Price is indicative of performance.

 

Looks like we've one of those cheap ones. Still, it must be better than nothing, it also has a chain and nylon rope. 

The rope will be attached to the T stud on the bow, and the chain to the anchor (obvs. the rope/chain is attached to each other). But where the anchor will be placed on the boat is still to be decided. Probably it'll be on the stern, with the chain/rope running over the gunnel. It'll be an accident waiting to happen if the rope/chain ran over the roof as there're solar panels, and a welded mounting for the board/ladder/pole - it would be a disaster if the rope/chain hooked up to one of them.

Thanks everyone for your help, and apologies for hijacking this thread.

 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by Jennifer McM

[OldGoat]

9 minutes ago, Jennifer McM said:

Looks like we've one of those cheap ones. Still, it must be better than nothing, it also has a chain and nylon rope. 

The rope will be attached to the T stud on the bow, and the chain to the anchor (obvs. the rope/chain is attached to each other). But where the anchor will be placed on the boat is still to be decided. Probably it'll be on the stern, with the chain/rope running over the gunnel. It'll be an accident waiting to happen if the rope/chain ran over the roof as there're solar panels, and a welded mounting for the board/ladder/pole - it would be a disaster if the rope/chain hooked up to one of them.

Thanks everyone for your help, and apologies for hijacking this thread.

 

 

It's cheaper because it's made of steel and not "special grade aluminium" - not cheap and nasty. You need some weight in an anchor on a NB because the boat is heavy and the anchor needs some mass behind it if it's to dig in.

There was a discussion (on here ?) some time ago where it was said that hanging it off the stern was 'not a good idea'. If you think about it if you need to deploy it, the last thing you need is for the boat to turn round through 360 degrees forcibly before the anchor can take hold. How many 'real' boats do you see with the main anchor (or any) at the stern? Have a look at what the White Funnel Line do on their boats...

I agree stowing an anchor in the bow area is a pain - but it's where is should be if you have a need.  

[howardang]

16 minutes ago, OldGoat said:

It's cheaper because it's made of steel and not "special grade aluminium" - not cheap and nasty. You need some weight in an anchor on a NB because the boat is heavy and the anchor needs some mass behind it if it's to dig in.

There was a discussion (on here ?) some time ago where it was said that hanging it off the stern was 'not a good idea'. If you think about it if you need to deploy it, the last thing you need is for the boat to turn round through 360 degrees forcibly before the anchor can take hold. How many 'real' boats do you see with the main anchor (or any) at the stern? Have a look at what the White Funnel Line do on their boats...

I agree stowing an anchor in the bow area is a pain - but it's where is should be if you have a need.  

I suppose someone had better say it..."180 degrees not 360".

The case for having an anchor deployed from the stern is that the river may not be wide enough to allow a boat to swing if the anchor is deployed from the bow.. This could be dangerous and may end up with the boat grounded at each end across the river, especially if there is a strong current running. 

As far as "real" boats are concerned, there are many vessels around with a stern anchor but this is never used as  the main anchor.

Howard

 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by howardang

[Jennifer McM]

Yes, I saw the thread, having the anchor attached to the stern could drag the boat down and flood the engine compartment. 

We're thinking of attaching the rope to the bow's T stud, but having the anchor on the stern for quick access. 

Edited to add: I can imagine, being in panic mode, and running through the boat from the stern, to throw the anchor off from the bow.. would that be essential seconds wasted? 

 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by Jennifer McM

[rusty69]

Methinks this is yet another case of folks not reading all the material before commenting

[OldGoat]

1 hour ago, howardang said:

I suppose someone had better say it..."180 degrees not 360".

The case for having an anchor deployed from the stern is that the river may not be wide enough to allow a boat to swing if the anchor is deployed from the bow.. This could be dangerous and may end up with the boat grounded at each end across the river, especially if there is a strong current running. 

As far as "real" boats are concerned, there are many vessels around with a stern anchor but this is never used as  the main anchor.

Howard

 

 

Absolutely - Oh dear Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.