The anchor for all jobs

[sailaboutvic]

I have just been given an GRP anchor to try out,
It looks very much like a spade, the only different I can see it very light and made out of GRP, pink in colour.
It's called a Grabna
, it weights 10 kg and it suitable for boats Up To 35 mts.
Reported to hold well in most surfaces, and will cut through grass and weed.
Made in China.
I will report back once I have tested it.

 

[30boat]

I have just been given an GRP anchor to try out,
It looks very much like a spade, the only different I can see it very light and made out of GRP, pink in colour.
It's called a Grabna
, it weights 10 kg and it suitable for boats Up To 35 mts.
Reported to hold well in most surfaces, and will cut through grass and weed.
Made in China.
I will report back once I have tested it.

Does it float? That would help a lot if your windlass broke down.

 

[Boo2]

Pix ?

Boo2

 

[ribrage]

I have just been given an GRP anchor to try out,
It looks very much like a spade, the only different I can see it very light and made out of GRP, pink in colour.
It's called a Grabna
, it weights 10 kg and it suitable for boats Up To 35 mts.
Reported to hold well in most surfaces, and will cut through grass and weed.
Made in China.
I will report back once I have tested it.

I know a company that would sponsor you - they helped me out massively with my paper cup propeller designs - PATENTED before any of you back stabbers jump in !

 

[NormanS]

I don't want an anchor that's suitable for boats up to 35m. Do they not make a smaller, lighter model?

 

[CARiD]

I know a company that would sponsor you - they helped me out massively with my paper cup propeller designs - PATENTED before any of you back stabbers jump in !
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Too bad it's already patented...I'm late

 

[aslabend]

I know a company that would sponsor you - they helped me out massively with my paper cup propeller designs - PATENTED before any of you back stabbers jump in !
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Cool prop, is it a folding prop or feathering?

 

[dunedin]

Due to the damage caused by all these anchors on the bows, and difficulties in storage, surely an inflatable one would be better?

 

[ribrage]

Cool prop, is it a folding prop or feathering?

Firstly I should apologize for blatant profiteering on the forum and obviously thread drift, which I know causes consternation (no names mentioned) on certain anchor threads and I thrive to be popular so don't want to upset the moderators

But as you asked : The were designed to fold on contact with water - Exceptionally safe where there are swimmers or divers - these were on a Pacific 22 - but Im developing other models daily - a small deposit secures the next batch - now where did I put my scissors, this free advertising should see them flying off the stationery shelf .

 

[sailaboutvic]

I have a feeling some of the guys on here are not taken me seriously.
This is an NG anchor, and it all well after tests , it will be displayed at the next boat show.
The company have stated that the anchor will hold in winds over 70kts ,
There never a need for a tipping line or a windless, has the anchor has a remote contro air bag build in, and at a press of a button the bag Inflated and the anchor come to the surface on it own,
It also has a building camera that send photo to a screen on board so you can see if the anchor is setting.
There maybe time when the anchor will need some time to set, included in the price of £200 is a teasmaid so you have a nice cup of tea while waiting,
Anyone else interested in testing the anchor PM me, they are looking for more people to help.

 

[macd]

Vic, I was so looking forward to sharing a few beers with you before you lost it, but I guess it's too late.
Fair winds, mate.

 

[sailaboutvic]

I don't want an anchor that's suitable for boats up to 35m. Do they not make a smaller, lighter model?

Sorry Norman your right , my misstake, it's 35 foot, it would be impossable for a GRP anchor to hold a 35m boat,
So can I put your name down for one ?

 

[sailaboutvic]

Vic, I was so looking forward to sharing a few beers with you before you lost it, but I guess it's too late.
Fair winds, mate.

Mac,
Chris on the big blue cat ( not mention the boat name sure you know which one ) will probably agree with you on that one .

 

[sailaboutvic]

Firstly I should apologize for blatant profiteering on the forum and obviously thread drift, which I know causes consternation (no names mentioned) on certain anchor threads and I thrive to be popular so don't want to upset the moderators

But as you asked : The were designed to fold on contact with water - Exceptionally safe where there are swimmers or divers - these were on a Pacific 22 - but Im developing other models daily - a small deposit secures the next batch - now where did I put my scissors, this free advertising should see them flying off the stationery shelf .

Rib
Will they fit on a S130 sail drive ?
One other concern I have an stripper rope cutter , do you think it my damage the cups ?

 

[johnalison]

He's omitted the built-in GPS. The aerial would have to be at the surface, but this would double as a marker-buoy.

 

[sailaboutvic]

He's omitted the built-in GPS. The aerial would have to be at the surface, but this would double as a marker-buoy.

Hey John, I heard you was testing one too,
The GPS on mine isn't working, I think the GRP isnt a good enough ground plate for the aerial.

 

[nauticalnomad]

Now if it was made of carbon it would be lighter and id be interested?

 

[NormanS]

Sorry Norman your right , my misstake, it's 35 foot, it would be impossable for a GRP anchor to hold a 35m boat,
So can I put your name down for one ?

I would have said yes, but unfortunately my boat is 36ft. Drat!

 

[ribrage]

Rib
Will they fit on a S130 sail drive ?
One other concern I have an stripper rope cutter , do you think it my damage the cups ?

Rope cutters are safe with these new props as they are PAPER cups - just remember the game Rock -Paper - rope - scissors - paper ALWAYS wins !

They fit S 130 AND the STI 130 too , these props are infectious every body's getting them !

 

[johnalison]

My boat needs a 36" pitch, so I suppose I need a DD36 cup for my new prop?