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noelex
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Yes. Testing anchors is like herding cats. I've had numbers vary by 70% within feet of each other, dive, and find that there was a soft...
16 Sep 2024
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How can you say this when results of the large 2006 anchor test shows that even in a good substrate (they did not conduct the test in...
16 Sep 2024
noelex
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The 2000 kg holding myth
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50 mph is only 43 knots. 43 knot gusts means it is a nice peaceful day on the west coast of Ireland or the Shetlands. :D
15 Sep 2024
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Thats it. No more anchoring for me :p.
15 Sep 2024
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There is a persistent claim that is repeated continuously on this forum (in three posts on the last short anchor thread alone)...
15 Sep 2024
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This is often repeated on this forum, but it is misleading and needs correcting. This subject is a little off topic for this thread...
15 Sep 2024
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In my day job, I've built fuel polishing systems from 250-150,000 gallons per day. I've built industrial water treatment systems from...
15 Sep 2024
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Jonathan, have a look at the estimated holding power listed on the Viking website. If any figures will convince you these should, given...
15 Sep 2024
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What's the worst anchor?
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Unfortunately yes, many more times than I would like.
14 Sep 2024
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And in a crowded anchorage you may need to recover your ground tackle quickly and easily, is somebody else is dragging towards you.
14 Sep 2024
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Another useful step is ensuring fuel is the cleanest possible before putting it into the tank. I only fill my main tank through...
14 Sep 2024
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checking ones bottom with an endoscope is something best left to the professionals, you never know what's down there or what you might find.
14 Sep 2024
noelex
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Combined Dual Filter and Fuel Polishing System?
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I can understand that polishing would only be "partially effective" on a stationary tank on land. You really need the agitation of...
14 Sep 2024
noelex
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What's the worst anchor?
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In my view, if you need to regularly use two anchors to prevent dragging then your primary anchor is a poor design and/or it is too small.
14 Sep 2024
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Lewmar Epsilon
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Holding power is not just dependent on surface area. Other factors such as the maximum depth of bury play a significant role. All the...
14 Sep 2024
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