Delta anchor, genuine or not?

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Hi,

Could anyone confirm whether or not genuine Delta anchors are always marked with the name "Delta" on a coloured background along the shank? The ones I've seen in service have always looked like that.

I've been offered a supposedly genuine Delta, but its plain galvanised with no makers name or model name at all.

I'm assuming its a copy, does that sound correct.

Thanks in advance, Tony S
 
Well yes they've come new marked like that for some time, but it's just a vinyl sticker that doesn't last long, especially if the anchor's used in sand frequently. Most older Deltas won't have one still there.

Genuine Deltas have their size cast into the under surface of the tip in a triangular arrangement where the weight is listed in both Kg and lbs. Courtesy of M Poiraud, you can just make it out in this picture, as the tip is conveniently, uh, positioned for you:

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Need I add the customary recommendation to choose a better alternative?
 
I think mine is genuine. It came from Aladdin's Cave. It has the sticky label but also "Simpson Lawrance" engraved on it.
 
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Not at all, Delta is by far the most serious and user friendly anchor for the UK. To start with, they manage a major market share on performance rather than spamming popular yachting forums.
 
Come on Craig, that is taking things a bit too far. I've been in business and sales for a good many years, if you cant sell your own product without damming the competition, then obviously you have nothing worth saying about your own. That's what politicians do and they are equal to pond life (sorry frogs and toads).

Its unlikely that whatever caused the breakage to the Delta in the photo would have left yours unscathed. To claim a Rocna would is pure bull $h1t!
 
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I know this was a little tongue in cheek, but be fair Craig - the Delta has got to be better than most anchors that are out there now. If he has been offered a used one at a good price, that could amount to an inexpensive upgrade. A new "new-gen" anchor might be too expensive.

As Voltaire said, "Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien."

Of course he also said, "Qui plume a, guerre a." I guess he didn't know about keyboards back then.
 
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Not at all, Delta is by far the most serious and user friendly anchor for the UK. To start with, they manage a major market share on performance rather than spamming popular yachting forums.

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And that's a bit unfair too. Craig and Hylas have contributed a lot to these forums. Sometimes (often?) they go too far, but if you pick and choose, you can learn a lot from them (and also from GMac, when anchors are being discussed). Kind of like what you have to with other posters. Pick and choose.
 
Here we go another anchor thread!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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And that's a bit unfair too. Craig and Hylas have contributed a lot to these forums. Sometimes (often?) they go too far, but if you pick and choose, you can learn a lot from them (and also from GMac, when anchors are being discussed). Kind of like what you have to with other posters. Pick and choose.

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Problem is with comments like the one Craig has made here more and more people will ignore what he says, expecting it too always be a sales pitch.
 
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Well yes they've come new marked like that for some time, but it's just a vinyl sticker that doesn't last long, especially if the anchor's used in sand frequently. Most older Deltas won't have one still there.

Genuine Deltas have their size cast into the under surface of the tip in a triangular arrangement where the weight is listed in both Kg and lbs.

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Most of Craigs post was informative and answered the original question...... then came the tongue in cheek sales pitch which doesnt really detract from the info provided - we all know we can take it or leave it.
 
Well said! He has managed to spoil every serious anchor question asked, It is a bad way of advertising, continuing to knock other products. The success of the Delta anchors speaks for itself.
 
Could easily be genuine with the vinyl worn off or tatty and removed by previus owner. I have been tempted to strip mine now it's getting tatty.

I struggle to tell a knock off Omega 9externally) so I can't see that any copy anchor will be discernable visually if the manufacturer is setting out to copy!

If it looks like a delta and acts like a delta that should do..........whatever the marketing name. In fact many modern anchors....................................................................................................











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Has anyone tried this type?
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Are they any good?
 
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