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daedong

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I had a lazy day and built my anchor.
[FONT=&quot]Will it work, that is the $64 question? I copied it from this website. http://www.anchorright.net/index.php?id=aus
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pixie

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It will work if you use a long amount of line in relation to the depth of the water because of the shallow angle between the fluke and the shaft.

I've never seen quite that design but there are some similar ones that have a pivot between the fluke and the shaft and they are a litttle more versitile.

In any case, more line makes any anchor hold better. A ratio of 7 times the depth of the water is recomended for most production anchors.

Good job !!!!
 

Junkman

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Just don't get it wet............. or at least not until you take the welding cable off of it.... :yankchain:
 

Melensdad

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pixie said:
It will work if you use a long amount of line in relation to the depth of the water because of the shallow angle between the fluke and the shaft.

I've never seen quite that design but there are some similar ones that have a pivot between the fluke and the shaft and they are a litttle more versitile.

In any case, more line makes any anchor hold better. A ratio of 7 times the depth of the water is recomended for most production anchors.

Good job !!!!
Pixie I was thinking along the same lines. I'd guess that anchor would need a longer lead than 7x due to the fluke angle. It looks like a modified/fixed fluke version of the classic Danforth anchor but with this one has what appear to be 'hoops' on the back and I'm not sure what that is for?

Vin, did they say if that anchor is for sandy bottoms only? It doesn't look like a shape that would be condusive to rocky bottoms.
 

daedong

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SARCA (Sand and Rock Combination Anchor)

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Melensdad

Jerk in a Hawaiian Shirt & SNOWCAT Moderator
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Very interesting, with the long slot in the shank I figured it was for recovery, but I've never seen one like that with the hoops on the rear. I used to sail when I was younger (and hope to again) as still subscribe alternately to SAIL and Cruising World magazines and have never seen that design. Very innovative!
 

daedong

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[FONT=&quot]I only realized after welding it all up how critical the design is for it to function properly. The hoop at the back allows it to roll over. Ha but it won’t roll if it is too heavy on the shank side of center, hence if you look at my pic you can see how I have cut some out with a hole saw to lighten that side of center, I am also going to try today and add some weight on the other side, probably only a few ounces. Also I see in the original that there is a little circular piece at the end of the shank, I am starting to think this is so the D shackle can’t slid back on the wrong side of the shank. [/FONT]
 

bczoom

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Vin,

Fill your bathtub with water, back up about 10' and toss it in to see what it does. I would propose this done when Mrs. Vin isn't around... :hide:
 

kensfarm

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Hmmm.. when people start making there own anchors.. you usually see them on TV just about the time there wife turns up missing! At least they're not concrete anchors...
 
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