Cooper Anchors ???
Submitted by chris raff on Mon, 2013-05-20 12:21
Hi blokes .. currently using a 16lb Danford plus at least 6 metres of heavy chain on my 21ft glass tub . As much as I enjoy a bit of exercise , I'm somewhat over it , especially in a bit of swell ... So has anyone got a cooper anchor and whats your thoughts ?
Looking at the 3.5kg ally one , apparently good for sand and reef . Thanks in advance .
http://cooperanchors.com.au/anchors/
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dant
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Chris - i use the same anchor
Chris - i use the same anchor for my 6.5m glass, but have the 5kg model.
I used to have the 3.5kg one but did not hold very well, until it got snagged in a reef - so i would not use this for reefs either. i have the 5 pronged reef anchor on my boat aswell.
My suggestion would be get the next size up and do not use it for reef anchoring
new age
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I use to have a small blue
I use to have a small blue one and it was sweet even held on mud bottom. I cable tied the chain across the top of the anchor and d shackled it to the bottom fix point. Never had to break the cable tie always came free
scubafish
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdURE1-X0j8
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synthos
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it looks nice
I know you are asking about cooper but have you looked at sarca ? the design looks very similar and I have on the few times I did the exercise found it very good at holding bottom.
chris raff
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Synthos yeah the sarca's are
Synthos yeah the sarca's are a great anchor , I wonder if there'd be much of a weight difference though . Scuba that 8lb job would be ideal if it would hold bottom ( nice and light ) .. Maybe the 16lb is just overkill in the first place . I'm thinking if I have a good length of heavy chain as I do 6m , possibly a lighter anchor would suffice . Is that the trick ? .. Cheers Dant and New age the reviews looked good .
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Terry
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I agree with your sentiments regarding the Danforth with your boat. I would change it too.
I have no knowelege of the cooper anchors but they look ok
Sarcas have a good rep as well.
I am using a plow anchor with 8m of chain .6.56m boat. Anchor is fantastic in the sand or mud. Just keep them away from reef. Like others have said , use a grapple type for reefy stuff.
Good luck and safe anchoring
scubafish
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A friend has a delta on his 47 ft key west,seems to work ok.DANFORTH ARE CRAP.As Terry says keep plows away from reef found mine in a reef scuba diving brand new one.Will only ever use a grapple one for reef.https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=600&search123=delta&intAbsolutePage=1 4
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snuffs
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Advise:Use the danforth as a
Advise:
Use the danforth as a spare anchor when beach mooring (use as a stern line). Spare anchors always come in handy! Although Danforths are cumbersome and don't store well.
For your main anchor ... get a Delta anchor ... best hold for size and holds on all bottoms well. There is a reason why most high end boats have delta anchors. Have a look around the marina's when you next head down that way. You will note a common anchor theme :)
Sarca's are 'ok' , but as i'm a diver I won't use them (I used to have one but changed to a Delta). The quick release on the Sarca's with the running shackle is a risk when the boat is unattended in rough weather imo (i.e. when i'm diving). Quick release has its risks. Benefit is better release on reefy ground ... but thats not my priority & I never anchor on reef if I can avoid it. Haven't lost an anchor yet (but have pulled up a few reefs :))
Hope this helps.