mherrcat
Contributing Partner
Funny you should ask. The post on Bruce anchors got me thinking about the Manson Supreme again and I found the following lively, to say the least, thread on SailNet:
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/33231-manson-supreme.html
The Rocna seems to be the pinnacle of this design, with the Manson a lower priced alternative...
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/33231-manson-supreme.html
The Rocna seems to be the pinnacle of this design, with the Manson a lower priced alternative...
chasandjudy
chas and judy
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Just as an observation : I have a 35 lb CQR on my E 30+, 60 ft of chain,which is attached with a swivel, this is braided to the three strand nylon rode of 200 ft. I installed an anchor winch last year, (best investment I ever made). I will be glad to show it off at the Port Townsend Rendezvous this Father's Day weedend in June . I use a Danforth 13C as a lunch hook ,25 ft of chain and braided nylon.
chas and judi sv-eden@telus.net (Eden in a 1986 E30+ we have cruised raced and owned for 15 years it has many up grades including drawers
Just as an observation : I have a 35 lb CQR on my E 30+, 60 ft of chain,which is attached with a swivel, this is braided to the three strand nylon rode of 200 ft. I installed an anchor winch last year, (best investment I ever made). I will be glad to show it off at the Port Townsend Rendezvous this Father's Day weedend in June . I use a Danforth 13C as a lunch hook ,25 ft of chain and braided nylon.
chas and judi sv-eden@telus.net (Eden in a 1986 E30+ we have cruised raced and owned for 15 years it has many up grades including drawers
Rocna and Manson
Hi, Mark-
That thread you link to is a couple years old and a lot of arguments have transpired since then as to the merits of Rocna vs Manson Supreme
Maine Sail has had several really helpful posts on other forums about this. Seems the two anchors are pretty evenly matched in terms of performance. I have a chance to pick up a two year old 35# Manson Supreme for a nice price and now need to figure out if it'll work on my bow. Here's a link to more recent discussion about these anchors.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f118/rocna-anchor-fail-59164.html
Hi, Mark-
That thread you link to is a couple years old and a lot of arguments have transpired since then as to the merits of Rocna vs Manson Supreme
Maine Sail has had several really helpful posts on other forums about this. Seems the two anchors are pretty evenly matched in terms of performance. I have a chance to pick up a two year old 35# Manson Supreme for a nice price and now need to figure out if it'll work on my bow. Here's a link to more recent discussion about these anchors.http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f118/rocna-anchor-fail-59164.html
Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Chas & Judy,
As I also own anE30+, I'm curious about where you installed the anchor winch, and what extra support you had to build in. A picture would be even better, if possible.
Also, where did you build in drawers? Storage is a real issue on the E30+, so any enhancements in this area would be quite worthwhile.
Thanks,
Frank
As I also own anE30+, I'm curious about where you installed the anchor winch, and what extra support you had to build in. A picture would be even better, if possible.
Also, where did you build in drawers? Storage is a real issue on the E30+, so any enhancements in this area would be quite worthwhile.
Thanks,
Frank
mherrcat
Contributing Partner
I, too, would like to see that windlass installation...
Yeah, I saw that the thread was older, and I recall that I did go through quite a search a while back to gather info on both anchors and came to the conclusion that the Manson was what I would buy when I had the money. Seems like the Rocna is now manufactured in China and may have material quality issues?
Yeah, I saw that the thread was older, and I recall that I did go through quite a search a while back to gather info on both anchors and came to the conclusion that the Manson was what I would buy when I had the money. Seems like the Rocna is now manufactured in China and may have material quality issues?
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chasandjudy
chas and judy
Drawers and anchor winch locations
I hear your in Naniamo We sail up their at least once a year , two drawers are under the port side. they are 12x4 in. , A small one 4X8 under the setee facing the bow, the dish rack was moved from the port side near the sink, a micro wave installed and the dish rack installed under the port locker facing aft, A 4x10 inch drawer was installed over the hanging locker and edges tappered to fit under the deck angle We lowered the open locker by the chart table and built a 8x8 long 20" drawer in over the hanging wet locker, be happy to show you some time I cruise the Gulf Islands in the summer extensivly and I will be at the Rendezvous in Port Townsend Father's Day Weekend. I am quite pleased with the electric anchor winch installation .
Chas and Judi SV- Eden 250 888-4503 or 250 478-3669
"Let's Get Our Ship's Together"
Frank,
I hear your in Naniamo We sail up their at least once a year , two drawers are under the port side. they are 12x4 in. , A small one 4X8 under the setee facing the bow, the dish rack was moved from the port side near the sink, a micro wave installed and the dish rack installed under the port locker facing aft, A 4x10 inch drawer was installed over the hanging locker and edges tappered to fit under the deck angle We lowered the open locker by the chart table and built a 8x8 long 20" drawer in over the hanging wet locker, be happy to show you some time I cruise the Gulf Islands in the summer extensivly and I will be at the Rendezvous in Port Townsend Father's Day Weekend. I am quite pleased with the electric anchor winch installation .
Chas and Judi SV- Eden 250 888-4503 or 250 478-3669
"Let's Get Our Ship's Together"
Hi, Tom-
I got a used Manson Supreme #35 locally on Craigslist for about half of the WM price. Haven't got it hanging on the bow yet because the 5/8" thick anchor shank was too stout for my anchor shackle so I'm waiting for a new Crosby shackle I ordered. I'll post a photo as soon as I get it all together so you can see the fit.
I got a used Manson Supreme #35 locally on Craigslist for about half of the WM price. Haven't got it hanging on the bow yet because the 5/8" thick anchor shank was too stout for my anchor shackle so I'm waiting for a new Crosby shackle I ordered. I'll post a photo as soon as I get it all together so you can see the fit.
Cory B
Sustaining Member
Thanks for the picture!
Picking up a similar anchor is on our to-do list in a couple of years.
We've been fairly happy with our Delta 35, but the next time we go somewhere where we'll be anchoring a lot (after the little one gets a little older) I want something a little beefier.
Picking up a similar anchor is on our to-do list in a couple of years.
We've been fairly happy with our Delta 35, but the next time we go somewhere where we'll be anchoring a lot (after the little one gets a little older) I want something a little beefier.
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