Stainless Steel Bruce type Anchors

[chrisbailey]

Has anyone used one of these and are they any good?
I have used a genuine Bruce for many years and have been very happy with it.
I just thought that one of these shiney Stainless Steel ones might look better on the bow when not in use.
What are the forums thoughts about strength, setting, corrosion?

 

[FullCircle]

Have you pinched the one off my bow roller then??? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


I have not had any issues with it so far, it cleans up well, but only used in sheltered areas, max about 25 knots in short chop.

I bought it cheap secondhand from a Mobo'er off ebay, 15kg=20 quid. Total Bargain.

I do have a 35lb CQR and a FX16 Fortress though, and only switched to the shiny Bruce on the bow just to wind up my mates.

I have lots of chain.....

Other anchors are available.

 

[Heigaro]

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What are the forums thoughts about strength, setting, corrosion?

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Oh, noooo.... Here we go - first anchor debate of 2008!!!

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[michael_w]

I'll get the popcorn.....

 

[tobble]

you want a rocna mate...

(I Have no connection to the afforementioned company other than my deep ammusement by the posts relating to it...)

 

[SvenglishTommy]

I have a stainless bruce type as a kedge. I got it 'cause it hangs off the pushpit, and stainless looks nice - yeah they are probably stronger, and it wont rust. But in all honesty you could get 5 galvanised ones for the price of one stainless, and neither of them are gonna break.

But if you have one already, surely there is something higher up the list than the shine of your anchor?

Anyway, this thread needs some spicing up.

The bruce anchor will 100% guaranteed hold in any wind on any bottom, whereas the CQR will drag, not set or break in almost all circumstances!

 

[chrisbailey]

No I don't, I am very happy with a Bruce

 

[JKay]

Yes I agree

A Rocna Anchor Made in New Zealand,distibuted via Ireland

Only three times + the cost a Delta plus postage /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Cheers Joe

 

[vyv_cox]

If I was happy with a genuine Bruce I would be very reluctant to change to a Claw or some other 'Bruce type' anchor. Everything I read suggests that the derivatives are not as good as the original, which is no longer made.

If your anchor needs brightening up for appearance, try a tin of 'galvo paint' from your local DIY shop. My Delta was looking a bit dull after 10 years of heavy use and some of the galvanising was worn right through. I sprayed it with an aerosol can and it has done surprisingly well. We have anchored every night for six months in 2007 and the paint is still good.

 

[craigsmith]

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Has anyone used one of these and are they any good?
I have used a genuine Bruce for many years and have been very happy with it.
I just thought that one of these shiney Stainless Steel ones might look better on the bow when not in use.
What are the forums thoughts about strength, setting, corrosion?

[/ QUOTE ]When it comes to cheap knock-offs, it's a "picture tells a thousand words" thing.

That's not stainless but the cheap SS ones are cast too, and subject to the same (if not worse) problems if quality control is not in place.

There is no such thing as a genuine stainless Bruce, so you're stuck with the copies.

Stainless is inherently expensive, especially if it were to be heat treated / high tensile grade steel (which the Bruce is supposed to be). It would be a mistake to even look for a Bruce "type" in stainless - to a budget.

Weak (note the bent outer tips - the shank is also bent, and this anchor has not been subject to all that much abuse) - and very poor quality steel.

Stainless anchors are fundamentally costly. If you find one that's cheap, well it's cheap for a reason. Unless you're a "money no object" kind of consumer, galvanized anchors represent by far the best value.