What sort of anchor is this
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john_morris_uk
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Its a CQR 'type'. Doesn't look like a genuine CQR to me - but without examining it closely its difficult to tell. There are lots of imitations around. I used one for years - and the received wisdom was a genuine one (which has 'Made in Scotland' on the shank and was drop forged) set better than one of the imitations. We changed to a modern anchor a few years ago - but many people still use CQR's despite some of the derogatory comments people make about them.
see: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?235619-CQR-anchor-how-to-tell-if-quot-genuine-quot
see: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?235619-CQR-anchor-how-to-tell-if-quot-genuine-quot
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SteveSarabande
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That's interesting. I will have to check out what writing is on the shaft next time I am down at the boat.
Salty John
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It looks genuine. It has the forged link pin and weighted tip that are missing on most imitations. However, it does seem to missing the embossed writing on the shank.
SteveSarabande
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Is the writing normally on both sides? Maybe if i turned it over 
sailorman
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a genuine forged CQR is denoted in full Lbs ie 15.20,25.35Lbs
cast iron ones are 1/2 Lb less
these photos are from a cast iron copy that failed a few months ago ( not mine )
cast iron ones are 1/2 Lb less
these photos are from a cast iron copy that failed a few months ago ( not mine )
Is the writing normally on both sides? Maybe if i turned it over
viking2
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How has the unlucky owner managed to keep both parts? Do you know the story?
All best.
antaris
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Which anchors would you consider "modern"? The likes of Bruce or Delta?
sailorman
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the anchor a CQR copy was stowed @ the stem head, he had a line through the cross bar to the flukes to pitch the flukes sideways.
he T-Boned a navigation by off of Harwich whilst under motor.
he T-Boned a navigation by off of Harwich whilst under motor.
vyv_cox
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'New generation' anchors might well be considered modern. These would include Rocna, Manson, Spade, maybe Bugel. Bruce anchors have not been manufactured in leisure sizes for many years. I have owned a Delta since 1989 and they were not new then. So neither would qualify as modern.
john_morris_uk
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Perhaps "New Generation" would have been a better term than my use of "modern"? VicS has answered with a list I would support.
And what I was trying to say without opening a can of anchor worms was that I had bought a Spade anchor, although despite all the bluster and hot air that some people spew over the subject of anchors, I don't believe there's a lot to choose between the anchors on Vics's list.
I do know that our Spade is a MUCH better anchor than the large (genuine) CQR we had ever was. As a friend said, "It sticks like glue!"
But I don't want to start an anchor debate....
VicS
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Old age must be creeping up on one of us
antaris
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Cheers guys, I see what you mean. I am a new captain so any informed opinion is gold! 
I am looking forward to testing my Delta on my new(-old) sailboat this coming summer.
I am looking forward to testing my Delta on my new(-old) sailboat this coming summer.
prv
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onesea
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There are many people still wondering around using old anchors, much to the horror of some on this forum there still people buying such anchors! They ar enot automatically dragging across every anchorage..
Last year I got as a main anchor a Fortress, (like a a danforth) it's light so I do not need a windlass. It is better than a CQR that came with the boat, I believe it has more holding power for less weight.
Not saying that the old type are better, just that because they are old does not mean they do not work at all.
We all sail to our own budgets and priorities.
Last year I got as a main anchor a Fortress, (like a a danforth) it's light so I do not need a windlass. It is better than a CQR that came with the boat, I believe it has more holding power for less weight.
Not saying that the old type are better, just that because they are old does not mean they do not work at all.
We all sail to our own budgets and priorities.
Salty John
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Oh no, not another anchor war breaking out!
rob2
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To be fair, that's probably not high on the list of FMEAs applied at the design stage! The point in anchor debates which usually gets ignored is that various designs work better than others under different condition, seabed, scope and type of rode... It would be fsar more fun to test them as battering rams! Takes you right back to holidays on the Broads.
Rob.
antaris
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Congratulations on your promotion! Army? Airline? Rugby team?
Pete
Hehe, of my own sailing boat!
Just got promoted from stinkboat owner to sailboat owner! Yipeeee
sailorman
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look at the main anchor casting you will note a crack was already in the casting marked by the rust stain
SteveSarabande
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Anchoring is obviously another contraversial subject.
I can't really comment on the holding power of the anchor, I only used it twice, once off Cardiff and once of Watchett, both in fairly calm conditions. It set easy enough and held ok through the change of tide while waiting to get into the marinas.
Assuming it's not a dodgy cast one, is a CQR really that bad that I should replace it?
I can't really comment on the holding power of the anchor, I only used it twice, once off Cardiff and once of Watchett, both in fairly calm conditions. It set easy enough and held ok through the change of tide while waiting to get into the marinas.
Assuming it's not a dodgy cast one, is a CQR really that bad that I should replace it?
