Genuine CQR vs. Plastimo

[Gazza]

My existing 45lb CQR is extremely rusty, and, given the difficulties involved in getting it regalvanised, I'm considering replacing it. The genuine article is considerably more expensive than the Plastimo lookalike.

I've read somewhere about the dangers of cheap CQR copies - has anyone any thoughts/experiences on the differences between the genuine article and the Plastimo version?

Any help gratefully received.

Gary Miller

 

[pvb]

I think I'd sleep more soundly hanging off a real one!

 

[hylass]

when I started wandering around, I had a Plastimo copy of the CQR..
and I had a lot of problems for setting it and also for holding.. I have used it about three years (full time) before changing it.. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I will not recommend the Plastimo copy of the CQR..

 

[snowleopard]

the geometry of CQR copies is often just a little bit out, not noticeable to the eye but enough to affect the holding power. cheap copies are sometimes cast instead of forged and can snap.

have you considered a delta? they are considered to have the same holding power as the next size up of CQR.

 

[jerryat]

Definitely agree! Go for the genuine article. I saw the shank of a CQR lookalike that had snapped off when the boat nudged a quayside with the anchor stowed in the stemhead. The casting was obviously faulty, but you don't know that until it breaks do you?? Like the others say, buy the CQR and sleep soundly.

Cheers
Jerry

 

[Rohorn]

Hi.....had a CQR Plastimo clone...gave it away, it rarely held in a convincing way, always took it's time if it held at all. Bought another Plastimo, but this time their very inexpensive Brittany anchor ...thats right, the one that the magazine anchor tests mark well down. 16 Kilo jobby, very convincing ruggedness about it, excellent galvanising.. This beast really bites instantaneously into sand, is unbendable if it lodges in rock, perhaps not so good as some in weed. Very pleased, now have one each end of the boat, 25 metres chain plus warp each more than 6 years now. Probably not so stowable on standard bow rollers like CQR but mine live in lockers till needed.
Cheers....R

 

[Porthandbuoy]

Galvanising worn off? Try paint.

 

[LadyInBed]

I wouldn't go back to a CQR or a copy. IMO the Delta is much better.

 

[scarlett]

I had a 30 lb Plastimo copy and it is now in a second hand shop. Very unreliable as it wouldn't set in anything but mud. If I had genuine CQR money and wanted a plough for its stowability I would buy a Delta or otherwise an Oceane, my current anchor.

 

[dulcibella]

Galvafroid does a decent paint-on regalvanising job - doesn't take long to patch up on an annual basis. It's better than spending good money on a new one.

 

[Jcorstorphine]

Genuine CQRs manufactured by Simson Lawrence were forged rather than the cheaper ones which were cast. If you talk to guys who are into their strength of materials etc, they will tell you that forgings are far stronger than castings. Trouble is with the demise of Simson Lawrence, I do not know who is now making the genuine forged CQR By the way CQR is for "secure"

 

[VicMallows]

How often do you anchor? I have difficulty believing Galvafroid would last a season? If mainly cosmetic, a different story.

Maybe we need a specialist sub-forum so people can club together to get sensible rates from proper hot-dip galvanisers??

Vic

 

[hylass]

I believe you can still get a genuine CQR from LEWMAR

 

[RonPimm]

Mailspeed Marine recently sold me a 45lb CQR which they assure me is the genuine article. For what it's worth it has a patent number on it and was made in Scotland.
Ron