Rocna mk1 or 2

[eddystone]

Refitting 1999 Bavaria 42 to stay in Caribbean after doing ARC. The current ground tackle is inadequate. Just come back from Caribbean on chartered Oceanis 40.1 and was impressed by holding of the Rocna anchor (apart from windlass failing on a 2023 boat - don’t people bother to snub?) but I’m not sure whether it was a mk1 or 2; is opting for mk1 a reasonable economy?
I’m thinking 25kg Rocna, swivel, 40 or 50 metres 10mm chain and the rest (-mm?) rope. Does that seem adequate? I’m thinking of places like Sainte Pierre in Martinique where it’s very deep close in

 

[Neeves]

Invest in the original - buy a Spade of which Rocna is a poor copy. Or go for a Viking or Odin save weight and move into the 21st Century.

You don't need 10mm chain, unless you only have a 10mm gypsy and don't want to down size. But 8mm would be more than adequate and you could carry more (as its lighter and takes up less room in its locker). You could use HT 6mm but I know that will be too big a jump for you. . Invest in a boomerang, instead of a swivel no moving parts, stronger than any chain you are likely to use.

The rode should be made from 'matching' (for strength and fit) parts. You will need some Crosby 3/8th" bow shackles, you can buy them in the UK. 2t WLL

You can keep the existing 10mm and use 10m of it as part of a second rode, you do carry a second rode don't you? You can then have a fall back if the new 8mm gets jammed under a piece of coral and/or also anchor in a 'V' or fork (quells a veering wind).

Jonathan

 

[geem]

Refitting 1999 Bavaria 42 to stay in Caribbean after doing ARC. The current ground tackle is inadequate. Just come back from Caribbean on chartered Oceanis 40.1 and was impressed by holding of the Rocna anchor (apart from windlass failing on a 2023 boat - don’t people bother to snub?) but I’m not sure whether it was a mk1 or 2; is opting for mk1 a reasonable economy?
I’m thinking 25kg Rocna, swivel, 40 or 50 metres 10mm chain and the rest (-mm?) rope. Does that seem adequate? I’m thinking of places like Sainte Pierre in Martinique where it’s very deep close in

We cruised the Caribbean. 60m of chain does the trick. 8mm would work on your boat.
Lots of people love their Rocna. My current boat came with one. Our previous boat had a Spade. A season with a Rocna convinced me to buy another Spade.

 

[JRCO26]

Invest in the original - buy a Spade of which Rocna is a poor copy. Or go for a Viking or Odin save weight and move into the 21st Century.

You don't need 10mm chain, unless you only have a 10mm gypsy and don't want to down size. But 8mm would be more than adequate and you could carry more (as its lighter and takes up less room in its locker). You could use HT 6mm but I know that will be too big a jump for you. . Invest in a boomerang, instead of a swivel no moving parts, stronger than any chain you are likely to use.

The rode should be made from 'matching' (for strength and fit) parts. You will need some Crosby 3/8th" bow shackles, you can buy them in the UK. 2t WLL

You can keep the existing 10mm and use 10m of it as part of a second rode, you do carry a second rode don't you? You can then have a fall back if the new 8mm gets jammed under a piece of coral and/or also anchor in a 'V' or fork (quells a veering wind).

Jonathan

Viking have had no stock for months now.. I think the wars are taking their toll.

 

[Neeves]

Viking have had no stock for months now.. I think the wars are taking their toll.

Ukraine was a sensible location when the 'executive' decision was made - who would have predicted an invasion.

They have hung in and supported the war effort, and, despite the war, introduced a new model, Odin, which was successfully made and tested.







I believe Viking have mentioned on their Facebook page that they are looking at further, or another, production location(s), Australia has been mentioned. Moving production must have been a tough decision (and maybe a bit delayed). But being forced to transfer your production to a safer location is not easy as you need to ensure quality is not compromised. The steel Viking has been using is primarily used in mining and mineral processing and would not enjoy much marketing (and stock) to other industries - hence Australia being high in the mix.

If I see further updates - I will post.

Watch this space.

Jonathan

 

[JRCO26]

I would get an Odin if possible, so look forward to your reports to see if they do shift to Australia.

 

[Neeves]

I would get an Odin if possible, so look forward to your reports to see if they do shift to Australia.

A discerning buyer

Don't tell me (nor YBW, tell Viking, and get on the potential customer list, along with the OP?

And tell Viking what your yacht is to get a recommendation on size and give them an idea what sizes to make.

Jonathan