Krusty
Well-Known Member
I weighed this after lying to it through a fair bit of wind.
If it was yours, what would you do about it?
If it was yours, what would you do about it?
Curled tip on a Rocna: What to do?
- Thread starter Krusty
- Start date
sailorman
Well-Known Member
take it back
sarabande
Well-Known Member
is that a genuine, beduine, Rocna ?
Krusty
Well-Known Member
Take it back? Craig will probably point out (sorry!) that bending is preferable to breaking (out?). I would agree on that.
Krusty
Well-Known Member
Yes it is the genuine article: at least it was sold as such by Rocna's main agency in Eire.
sarabande
Well-Known Member
a sharply pointed front end is a key design feature to get the anchor to set quickly. I wonder if Rocna will be willing to comment on how many other Rocnas have bent their snout ?
A
Anonymous
Guest
[ QUOTE ]
If it was yours, what would you do about it?
[/ QUOTE ]What would I do? I'd take a photo of it, post it on YBW and hope that Rocna will replace it /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
If it was yours, what would you do about it?
[/ QUOTE ]What would I do? I'd take a photo of it, post it on YBW and hope that Rocna will replace it /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Krusty
Well-Known Member
Good thinking, Lemain!
Meantime, I continue to use it, and pray that the shank is made of sterner stuff than the fluke. So far it has continued to set in an istant and hold as usual.
I could take off the curl: no need for a grinder, a file would do (or perhaps just the ship's knife?) but that removes the galvanising too.
Meantime, I continue to use it, and pray that the shank is made of sterner stuff than the fluke. So far it has continued to set in an istant and hold as usual.
I could take off the curl: no need for a grinder, a file would do (or perhaps just the ship's knife?) but that removes the galvanising too.
wotayottie
Well-Known Member
Birmingham screwdriver?
Doesnt say a lot for the anchor and the material its made from.
Doesnt say a lot for the anchor and the material its made from.
beserksail
Well-Known Member
Never seen a CQR do that.
Here we go. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Here we go. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
starboard
Well-Known Member
Buy a real anchor..."a Delta"...!!!!!!!!!!
Krusty
Well-Known Member
Not yet! I might just switch back to my Manson Supreme.. I used that as the bower for a year, and it is still as sharp as new.
Ubergeekian
Well-Known Member
I'd take it back, demand a refund and buy a more robustly made anchor.
This example reflects the doubts I have about many different gee-whizz anchors as they come along every few years: designs which dig in effectively often do so at the expense of robustness. It's almost inevitable: nice sharp edges and thin flukes can never have the strength of a lump of decent, god-fearing forged steel
This example reflects the doubts I have about many different gee-whizz anchors as they come along every few years: designs which dig in effectively often do so at the expense of robustness. It's almost inevitable: nice sharp edges and thin flukes can never have the strength of a lump of decent, god-fearing forged steel
Scotty_Tradewind
Well-Known Member
Hi Keith
I suspect you'r right about it being better to bend than break, but if the weight of the anchor is as recommended for the size/weight of the boat, should it bend or break even in a blow?
As a recent owner of a Rocna, I'm interested to know what size anchor is it, what weight /size is your boat, what was the tide /wind strength acting on the anchor before you weighed it?
Could we see a full picture of the anchor to confirm it is what you say it is?
ta
Scotty
I suspect you'r right about it being better to bend than break, but if the weight of the anchor is as recommended for the size/weight of the boat, should it bend or break even in a blow?
As a recent owner of a Rocna, I'm interested to know what size anchor is it, what weight /size is your boat, what was the tide /wind strength acting on the anchor before you weighed it?
Could we see a full picture of the anchor to confirm it is what you say it is?
ta
Scotty
A
Anonymous
Guest
Fortress anchors seem to do OK and they are sharp.
When we first arrived in the Med with a genuine Bruce we had real problems with the hard sand. I came across a fellow with a modified Bruce - very rusty. He explained that the trick is to sharpen it with an angle grinder. I never did, though he was probably correct. Instead I bought a Delta and am perfectly happy; we spend 60 to 90 nights a year at anchor and sleep pretty soundly now.
When we first arrived in the Med with a genuine Bruce we had real problems with the hard sand. I came across a fellow with a modified Bruce - very rusty. He explained that the trick is to sharpen it with an angle grinder. I never did, though he was probably correct. Instead I bought a Delta and am perfectly happy; we spend 60 to 90 nights a year at anchor and sleep pretty soundly now.
Richard10002
Well-Known Member
"a fair bit of wind."
What do you mean by a fair bit of wind? 30 knots, 40 knots, 60 knots?
How big were the waves?
What was the bottom type? Rocks, sand, mud?
Anyone around you dragging?
What do you mean by a fair bit of wind? 30 knots, 40 knots, 60 knots?
How big were the waves?
What was the bottom type? Rocks, sand, mud?
Anyone around you dragging?
Sy-Revolution
Well-Known Member
Ahhhhhh the mighty Rocna!!!
GrantKing
Well-Known Member
At Rocna we pride ourselves on the strength and reliability of our anchors.
This is clearly displayed by this anchor not releasing at a critical time.
I would also like more details of the conditions that were experienced that resulted in the tip bend as displayed in the photos.
All Rocna Anchors carry a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser, something we stand by worldwide.
Our UK Master Distributor can be contacted below:
Paddy Boyd
Boyd Boats Ltd
Carlisle Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland
t: + 353 1 230 1230
f: + 353 1 230 1231
m: + 353 87 957 3334
He will be able to assist you in having your Rocna replaced or repaired.
Grant King
Production Manager
Rocna Anchors.
This is clearly displayed by this anchor not releasing at a critical time.
I would also like more details of the conditions that were experienced that resulted in the tip bend as displayed in the photos.
All Rocna Anchors carry a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser, something we stand by worldwide.
Our UK Master Distributor can be contacted below:
Paddy Boyd
Boyd Boats Ltd
Carlisle Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland
t: + 353 1 230 1230
f: + 353 1 230 1231
m: + 353 87 957 3334
He will be able to assist you in having your Rocna replaced or repaired.
Grant King
Production Manager
Rocna Anchors.
wotayottie
Well-Known Member
[ QUOTE ]
It's almost inevitable: nice sharp edges and thin flukes can never have the strength of a lump of decent, god-fearing forged steel
[/ QUOTE ]
Metallurgical nonsense, but clearly in this case they are using a softish steel.
Incidentally its not that difficult to bend the forged shaft of a CQR. I've proved it.
It's almost inevitable: nice sharp edges and thin flukes can never have the strength of a lump of decent, god-fearing forged steel
[/ QUOTE ]
Metallurgical nonsense, but clearly in this case they are using a softish steel.
Incidentally its not that difficult to bend the forged shaft of a CQR. I've proved it.
TiggerToo
Well-Known Member
[ QUOTE ]
At Rocna we pride ourselves on the strength and reliability of our anchors.
......
He will be able to assist you in having your Rocna replaced or repaired.
[/ QUOTE ]
There you go Lemain (and Piota)... challenge taken up: as an owner (satisfied so far) I'd like to see what happens. Keep us informed! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
At Rocna we pride ourselves on the strength and reliability of our anchors.
......
He will be able to assist you in having your Rocna replaced or repaired.
[/ QUOTE ]
There you go Lemain (and Piota)... challenge taken up: as an owner (satisfied so far) I'd like to see what happens. Keep us informed! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
