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M2 Hook Strongest and Smartest Chain Hook
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 UBS G7 Chain UBS 1/4 in (6-7mm) 1,686 lbs 6,744 lbs 5,200 lbs 7,800 lbs…
Preparing for Hurricane Advice
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 exposure and place chafe protection on all possible problem areas. Make sure that lines are…
Using Stainless Steel Chain Hooks with your snubber/bridle
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 test chain. But let us examine how snubber is stressed and how these loads differ…
Mantus Anchor in UK
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!
Mantus Anchor without Roll Bar
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 Mantus Anchor. Mantus Anchor when deployed will fall  and settle on the ocean bottom in…
Rolf Oetter
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 wind direction changes. Very reassuring. The Bahamas sand is mostly easy off course. We still…
Which Shackle? So you know the working load limit… Are you done?
In the last post we introduced some background on shackles and federal standards for shackles.  https://www.mantusmarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/shackle-document.pdf In this post we will explore the subject of working load vs breaking strength in stainless steel shackles…   Many, when sizing gear look for one number “THE WORKING LOAD”  because once the working loads match up with, say, that…