dunedin
Well-known member
I know, I know - not another anchor thread. Sorry.
But these things are important to peace of mind when reliant on the hook in bad weather (eg Scotland West coast where pontoons and moorings are a rarity)
We used a standard Bruce style (manufacturer fitted) then latterly a Rocna on our previous boat - and had no material issues or scares in 10 years. Drop, quick tug in reverse, forget.
New boat came with a 20kg Delta - but initial impressions are a bit mixed. Specifically of the first 4 or 5 uses, in light wind "lunch hook" conditions, it seemed to take a long distance to set - hopping along the bottom alarmingly with very little weight in it.
Latterly we have done a much more cautious approach - dropped, let boat lie back. But waited 15 minutes or so before very gently astern to see if setting.
Also, anchor came with a swivel - but 9 times out of 10 when lifting, unless get straight onto roller instantly, the balance of anchor seems to turn itself the wrong way round requiring contortions with boat hook to get right way and onto roller.
So wondering about whether it would be worth the substantial investment to swap a near new Delta for another Rocna. Anybody got direct experience of this specific move - specifically
A) would a Rocna set materially quicker / in less distance?
B) is there any material difference in ultimate grip when set properly ?
C) when using an anchor swivel, does a Rocna self rotate the right way to go on the roller ?
For info we have a heavy ish 38 footer, and have recently invested in 80m of 8mm chain in the locker.
PS Please don't give me lots of suggestions of other / better hooks. It's stay with Delta or move to Rocna.
And if anybody is downsizing and wants to swap a 20kg Rocna for a 15kg one let me know ;-)
But these things are important to peace of mind when reliant on the hook in bad weather (eg Scotland West coast where pontoons and moorings are a rarity)
We used a standard Bruce style (manufacturer fitted) then latterly a Rocna on our previous boat - and had no material issues or scares in 10 years. Drop, quick tug in reverse, forget.
New boat came with a 20kg Delta - but initial impressions are a bit mixed. Specifically of the first 4 or 5 uses, in light wind "lunch hook" conditions, it seemed to take a long distance to set - hopping along the bottom alarmingly with very little weight in it.
Latterly we have done a much more cautious approach - dropped, let boat lie back. But waited 15 minutes or so before very gently astern to see if setting.
Also, anchor came with a swivel - but 9 times out of 10 when lifting, unless get straight onto roller instantly, the balance of anchor seems to turn itself the wrong way round requiring contortions with boat hook to get right way and onto roller.
So wondering about whether it would be worth the substantial investment to swap a near new Delta for another Rocna. Anybody got direct experience of this specific move - specifically
A) would a Rocna set materially quicker / in less distance?
B) is there any material difference in ultimate grip when set properly ?
C) when using an anchor swivel, does a Rocna self rotate the right way to go on the roller ?
For info we have a heavy ish 38 footer, and have recently invested in 80m of 8mm chain in the locker.
PS Please don't give me lots of suggestions of other / better hooks. It's stay with Delta or move to Rocna.
And if anybody is downsizing and wants to swap a 20kg Rocna for a 15kg one let me know ;-)