GL: Anchors

[Ralph Yost (home)]

I did not provide that URL to the anchor test because I endorsed it. Rather, 
it was a point of information for anyone who was interested and they can 
evaluate the results for themselves.
R,
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith" <keith@anastasia3.com>
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Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 6:20 AM
Subject: GL: Anchors


> From: "Ralph Yost (home)" <Ralph@AlphaCompServices.com>
> |
> http://www.creativemarine.com/newprodct/anchor%20test/soft_mud_bottom_anchor_test.htm
> __________________________________________
> Sorry, that "test" is just bullshit. It was obviously conducted by the 
> folks
> who want to sell you a Supermax. I agree with Ron Rodgers that it's a good
> anchor, but I can tell you that the Fortress is also an excellent mud
> anchor, and the Spade, which is what I use now, will anchor and hold well 
> in
> mud too, just takes a bit longer to set. Anchoring is an art as well as a
> science. You can't just dump an anchor out and forget it. Test results 
> that
> show neither the Fortress or Spade setting in mud are obviously just plain
> wrong.
>
> By the way, to the original poster, these are the two anchors I carry on 
> my
> bow at all times. The Spade is my primary, on all chain. The Fortress was 
> my
> primary for years and years. They both work well in mud, and the Spade 
> will
> work in lots of different conditions. Get at least one size bigger than 
> they
> recommend for your boat.
>
>
>
>
> Keith
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