I think I need to just provide a quick update on our satisfaction of our Mantus anchor since we’ve been recommending it to so many folks since our arrival in the Caribbean. A number of folks have been complaining about dragging in the hard sand who are mostly using Deltas or CQRs. Get a Mantus and get some sleep! We now have been secure in winds well over 50knts where the Mantus just digs in further and that’s with scope between 4 or 5 to 1.
Since I’m the kind of person who always needs something to worry about and I’m confident the anchor isn’t going to drag I find myself wondering if the shackle pin is tight! Of course it is I check it every time the thing is on deck plus its wrapped!
If you are getting ready to go cruising and wondering where to spend money, spend it on your ground tackle and the Mantus is a great value compared to their competitors.
Some people use monel wire to secure the shackle pin. In fact, it’s not a bad idea to keep a small spool of monel wire in the tool box for other fixes.
Yep, the shackled is secured with what I call expensive bailing wire :). It’s just hard to not be paranoid when the only thing keeping your home from drifting away is a pointy piece of metal and chain.
Hope all is well back in Richmond, I haven’t spoken to anybody at work since November.
All is well at Richmond. There’s also a lot of good synergy between Ops IT support and Refining in general. Nothing for you to miss, though! /fair winds!