Saturday, September 24, 2011

Primary anchor is the FX 85 Fortress anchor attached to 175' of 5/16ths stainless steel European chain, and 175' of 5/8" nylon 3 strand. Pictured here is the permanent 5/8" 3 strand bridle. Also in view are the  reconditioned, strengthened and re-installed double stainless steel rollers,  bolted  thru the forward wing spar into new stainless backup plates. The Fortress is a bit oversized, but weighs only 55 lbs, and has proven a superior system. And pictured also is the storage bag, where anchor is kept, off the bow, when on major passages.

 Back-up would be the 35lb Delta with 15' of 7/16" chain and  125' of 3/4" 3 strand nylon. This is a useful anchor when deployed as a second anchor off the second anchor roller'














































The last anchor is the 15lb Fortress with 225' of 1/2" 3 strand nylon. this anchor can be easily handled in either of the dinghys for quick deployment, and amazing holding.

Then the side view of Lofrans Tigress windless with remote controls under the opened hatch. This is a welcome oversized option. A big advantage to  have this versitility. The stainless chain, which resists hockleing, is let into the self-bailing well under the windlass. There are two chainstoppers placed ahead of the windlass, to handle most any situation with hands-free ease.


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