T&T: SuperMax anchors

[Bill Allen]

I use a super max on my 43 dc hatt, never had any problem with it setting or 
pulling from New Jersey to Florida keys. It's been a very good anchor for 
us.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Greenhoot" <jgreenhoot at earthlink.net>
To: <trawlers-and-trawlering at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 2:40 PM
Subject: T&T: SuperMax anchors


> Have heard a bit about Super Max anchors....said to be excellent etc.  I'm
> interested in multiple comments from knowledgeable folks who've used
> them...particularly re: retrieval issues if any, holding power, scope
> requirements, "tips" for setting.
>
> Currently we use a Bruce on 135' chain and 250' rope as the primary and a
> pair of Fortress anchors as secondary, tertiary anchors....but I'm not
> happy with the Bruce..  It's OK when set, but difficult to set without 
> lots
> of chain out to pull horizontally at the first bite.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jerry Greenhoot
> MV Jewel
> Charleston, SC
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