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Forum: Other Equipment 03-25-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
My danforth began dragging after I moved my boat...

My danforth began dragging after I moved my boat into the river with its shifting currents and mud bottom. This prompted me to save up and buy a better anchor before the boat ended up under a...
Forum: Other Equipment 07-31-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
Says the man with the Manson Supreme as his...

Says the man with the Manson Supreme as his avatar https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif

I've heard that the Delta's design gives it "slightly superior"...
Forum: Other Equipment 07-10-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
The hole in the shank is definitely oval. I...

The hole in the shank is definitely oval. I measured 5/8ths of an inch of play on the upper hole, while the lower has a hard rubber sleeve affixed in it somehow. Also, the top of the pivot pin is...
Forum: Other Equipment 07-01-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
Yes, it is a genuine CQR, though it doesn't say...

Yes, it is a genuine CQR, though it doesn't say "drop forged" on it. Just "45LB / CQR / Patent No. xxxxxxx" on the shank.

No, I don't have any pictures of it. My comp has developed a weird bug...
Forum: Other Equipment 06-30-2009, 04:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
I bought the 45# CQR today, however the bushings...

I bought the 45# CQR today, however the bushings for the hinge are missing. Can these be bought and pressed in or will they have to be custom made (out of bronze, perhaps)?
Forum: Other Equipment 06-29-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
Richard, I have the fortune of keeping the...

Richard,

I have the fortune of keeping the boat in the Tampa Bay area of FL. It is the part of the state well know for dodging hurricanes and having a plethora of places to hide during one.

All...
Forum: Other Equipment 06-28-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
That's extremely similar to what I've got...

That's extremely similar to what I've got https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif Click the picture to go to the quick-and-dirty webpage I made for it.
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Forum: Other Equipment 06-28-2009, 06:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
Thank you. Would you consider a 45LB CQR to be...

Thank you. Would you consider a 45LB CQR to be enough for a 35', 15k lb Cutter? I have heard that "one pound per foot" is the rule of thumb for a working anchor, and also that plows need to be a bit...
Forum: Other Equipment 06-27-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,000
Posted By Seafarer
I am in the market for a plow anchor and was...

I am in the market for a plow anchor and was wondering which of the designs were better.

CQR anchors have a hinged shank, while Delta anchors have a fixed shank.

While the hinge seems like a...
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