Talk:Anchor

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Adding more information from the West Marine test

I participated in the West Marine 2006 test, as well as many other anchor tests, and have all of the raw data and graphs. If it is deemed appropriate, I can supply data regarding each individual anchor, the anchors compared, a Google Earth plot of where the test took place, or the strain graphs for each pull. I know this is too much for Wiki, but it could add to the factual information about each anchor style. I also have some information about holding power Vs. scope, but it is not conclusive.

Incidentally, I think that modern yachtsman's anchors should be divided as follows:

Danforth-type (or Lightweight Type); mention conventional steel, high strength steel, and aluminum Bruce-type (Bruce, Claw, Manta) Hinged Plow type (CQR) Non-hinged Plow type; further differentiate those with a plow style (Delta) and a scoop style (Rocna) Others (Bulwagga, XYZ, Box, etc.)

I think it would be interesting to describe how anchor designs are stabilized through ballasting (CQR), inherent design (Bruce, Bulwagga), "flatness" (Danforth), and roll-bar (Rocna, Manson, Wasi).

Cheers,

Chuck Hawley Chuckhawley (talk · contribs) 23:15, November 12 2006 (UTC)

There is almost no information about anchor chains!

Sorry, some of this is already answered, but not all. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.134.236.171 (talk) 23:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

Because it is an important part of the whole process of anchoring, I feel there should be some more information about anchor chains. Especially: - How do they 'work'? (By creating a lower pulling angle towards the anchor, just by weight) - Since when are anchor chains in use? - What are good rules for their use (i.E. three times/five times depth)? - What types exist? - How much chain (length) is used in yachts/large ships? - How thick should an anchor chain be? (Matching the anchor...) - Materials? - Goes together with: - What other materials have been used before chains were used? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.134.236.171 (talk) 22:57, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

Ed

Need InFormation On Developementt. AnBody Think I Am Right. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.131.190.6 (talk) 21:33, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

History

We need to speak to the ancient history of anchors. —Preceding unsigned comment added by GreenEconomy (talk • contribs) 00:55, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

Fortress Anchors

Engaging in a little COI editing... anyone think it's worthwhile filing a COI report? User:BoaterGuru appears to be a new sockpuppet. 77.68.53.62 (talk) 11:27, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

Why would you not log in and file the report yourself, if the evidence is there? Springnuts (talk) 23:26, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

Anchoring is not Anchor

I think anchoring techniques belong in the seamanship article instead of here.CaptCarlsen (talk) 12:39, 8 April 2011 (UTC)