Why we think it’s acceptable to use a stainless steel chain hook inline with a snubber/bridle even if it’s not as as strong as the chain? M2 Hook Size M2 Hook WLL M2 Hook UBS G3 Chain UBS G4 Chain … Continued
Fish Alaska’s 2017 Gear Guide Mantus Anchors awarded an Editors’ Choice Award Best Watercraft and Accessories for Fishing in Alaska in 2017 Mantus 13-pound Anchor www.mantusmarine.com Mantus anchors are available in weights from 8 pounds up to 175 … Continued
Guys and Gals some basic advice on preparing for Hurricane Mathew: Inspect your lines. Do not rely on lines older than 4 years old they often can be 50% weaker then new ones. Examine all areas for possible chafe … Continued
We are so excited to learn that we have received Practical Sailor’s 2016 Editors’ Choice Award for our Dingy Anchor! Of course we always thought our baby was the best, but we are definitely honored that others think so too! … Continued
Why we think its acceptable to use a stainless steel hook inline with a snubber/bridle? One first look one might make an argument that stainless steel hooks are too weak to use for snubbers and bridles especially when using hi … Continued
We reported earlier that our chain hooks matched the strength of the high test (G4) chain, and we did testing to verify this assertion. However, when doing preliminary testing we made an assumption that the load will be applied in … Continued
Mantus Anchors will now be available in United Kingdom! We teamed up with http://www.seagearsupplies.co.uk/ First Shipment is leaving this coming Monday… So if you live in UK and want a Mantus Anchor… it is coming your way!
Can the Mantus Anchor be used without the hoop/ rollbar? This is a common question we get from our customers? First, to make sure we are all on the same page let’s address the purpose of the hoop/bail on the … Continued
We moved from a Rocna 40Kg to a Mantus 125#. The Rocna is a great anchor. However, with the weather we are experiencing we sleep well with the Mantus. It sets really fast and shift around on the spot on … Continued
We often get questions about the “bolts” that attach the shank to the fluke. Usually a simple explanation suffices: “You have 5/16″ chain? Well, this 35-lbs anchor has 1/2″ bolts and not one, but four of them. Each bolt is … Continued