Thank you so much for these excellent videos! You convinced me to give up my trusted 60# genuine CQR and replace it with a 33kg Vulcan. That CQR is a reliable friend that has held me for literally thousands of nights in hundreds of anchorages over the past 20 years. It took a LOT to get me to change my mind. Seeing you demonstrate the short scope ability of the Vulcan was the game changer. Sent you some $$ - please have dinner and some drinks on me. :-) Best regards, Charles s/v Aurora Key West , Conch Republic
Thanks for the info. One of the members of my Beneteau 423 group suggested your video. After reviewing your test video I'm definitely going to upgrade from the original 35 lb CQR to a 55 lb Vulcan
Unfortunately, I do not have such a video. The Spade anchor tests are spread out over several videos in the early part of this series. Perhaps it is time for an update.
Bigger Anchor 4 sure man. It is worth it. As much heavy chain as you can manage. Just Anchor like a warship and enjoy the weather. If using anchor rope at all, chafe gear everywhere.. Use an entire roll of gorilla tape if you don't have a manufactured chafe sleeve. No fuckin' about with that kind of Tonnage. Storms are fun, but you don't get to chose when it is time to "ride it out" Overkill on all ground tackle increases confidence and personal pride in your ship. Inspect everything, every time you drop the hook. fix weak links immediately not assuming your level of experience, just wanted to chime in.... I live at anchor in my 38 footer in Alaska. ~14 tons Most people will say this is overkill, but ya know....most people have not rode out a gale. If you already made the purchase. Consider adding chain. Your windless will not mind shackles at all. Torque shackles with pipe wrench. If you are serious about all this shit. Have bolt cutters on board (a million reasons why)..... okay i'm done. have a good day.
Another great video! In your experience, would a different weight anchor of the same type behave similarly? For example, a 35 pound Vulcan would have less holding power than the 50+ pound Vulcan you tested but would it have the same resetting characteristics?
That is very good question - one that I am actively seeking an answer for. So far it appears that it varies depending on the design. For example I have tested the Mantus M1 anchor in both 40lb. and 13lb. Versions. The 40lb set and reset flawlessly while the 13lb suffered from seabed fouling and had trouble resetting. Conversely, I have tested the Excel anchor in both 47lb and 17 lb versions and they both set and reset flawlessly. I would not dare try to predict how a smaller Vulcan might perform. I will keep my eye out for a smaller version for testing.
Thank you so much for these excellent videos! You convinced me to give up my trusted 60# genuine CQR and replace it with a 33kg Vulcan. That CQR is a reliable friend that has held me for literally thousands of nights in hundreds of anchorages over the past 20 years. It took a LOT to get me to change my mind. Seeing you demonstrate the short scope ability of the Vulcan was the game changer.
Sent you some $$ - please have dinner and some drinks on me. :-)
Best regards,
Charles
s/v Aurora
Key West , Conch Republic
Thanks for the info. One of the members of my Beneteau 423 group suggested your video. After reviewing your test video I'm definitely going to upgrade from the original 35 lb CQR to a 55 lb Vulcan
Dude your videos are fantastic!!
Good video. Great camera work great practical test. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the test! Vulcan seems like a great anchor.
Thanks
Do you have a video comparing this anchor to the Spade anchor since they are so similar?
Great videos by the way
Unfortunately, I do not have such a video. The Spade anchor tests are spread out over several videos in the early part of this series. Perhaps it is time for an update.
How heavy is your boat and what length. Great video to study the anchor
Panope weighs about 7 tons and is 34 feet long. Checkout my most recent video #131. I test a 47 lb. Vulcan with even more protocols.
Just purchased a 40’ Sailboat is the 55lb anchor the way to go? I’m in Southern California with lots of sand and at times rocky bottom
Bigger Anchor 4 sure man. It is worth it. As much heavy chain as you can manage. Just Anchor like a warship and enjoy the weather. If using anchor rope at all, chafe gear everywhere.. Use an entire roll of gorilla tape if you don't have a manufactured chafe sleeve. No fuckin' about with that kind of Tonnage. Storms are fun, but you don't get to chose when it is time to "ride it out" Overkill on all ground tackle increases confidence and personal pride in your ship. Inspect everything, every time you drop the hook. fix weak links immediately not assuming your level of experience, just wanted to chime in.... I live at anchor in my 38 footer in Alaska. ~14 tons
Most people will say this is overkill, but ya know....most people have not rode out a gale.
If you already made the purchase. Consider adding chain. Your windless will not mind shackles at all. Torque shackles with pipe wrench. If you are serious about all this shit. Have bolt cutters on board (a million reasons why)..... okay i'm done. have a good day.
Another great video! In your experience, would a different weight anchor of the same type behave similarly? For example, a 35 pound Vulcan would have less holding power than the 50+ pound Vulcan you tested but would it have the same resetting characteristics?
That is very good question - one that I am actively seeking an answer for. So far it appears that it varies depending on the design.
For example I have tested the Mantus M1 anchor in both 40lb. and 13lb. Versions. The 40lb set and reset flawlessly while the 13lb suffered from seabed fouling and had trouble resetting.
Conversely, I have tested the Excel anchor in both 47lb and 17 lb versions and they both set and reset flawlessly.
I would not dare try to predict how a smaller Vulcan might perform. I will keep my eye out for a smaller version for testing.
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