Anyone using a Fortress (or Manson Racer) as bower anchor?

[sailorman]

The Bruce was designed to big and heavy, basically for holding semi-submersible platforms in place. They usually come in at around 15-25 tons or heavier with 25mm+ stud welded chain to suit, dropped (as set of 8) and set with the aid of an anchor handling tug then tensioned correctly with winches on the platform.

They were never designed for small boats, and have a nasty habit of collecting stones, then dragging all around an anchorage. People love or hate them (like any anchor!), but from my experience and seeing them in action - they ain't that good an anchor for small boats.

Are you inferring all Bruce types are poor holding, does that include the original Gen Belgian ones. i have never had a problem even with my under sized one ( for boat length) agreed its not been used in storm conditions

 

[sailorman]

Right the FX16 is now shackled & seized to the chain all ready for nxt time

 

[Ariadne]

Are you inferring all Bruce types are poor holding, does that include the original Gen Belgian ones. i have never had a problem even with my under sized one ( for boat length) agreed its not been used in storm conditions

Nope.

But I've seen few slide across anchorages with big stones stuck in them, and a man with a small hammer up on the bows trying to beat it out! We all drag at some time and most of the time it's down to poor technique, and/or poor holding at the time.