What to consider when buying yacht anchors? Indeed the spindle is the main detail. The spindle is an axial rod attached in the upper part to the anchor chain and ending in a sort of “pointed paws” in the lower leg. Most modern anchors were born to keep the yacht in position and provide a reliable and rapid attack on the underwater terrain. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to the anchor’s compactness, the metal’s quality, which must have anticorrosive properties, and the ease of adaptation to different types of terrain.
What are the main varieties of anchors?
Admiral model
This type can be defined as classic and comes directly from the past. Therefore, it is more likely to meet him in a museum than on a ship. The seaworthiness of the “Admiral” depends on its weight, and its use on yachts makes no sense since many market types surpass it in reliability and functionality.
Matrosov model
It is a modern anchor suitable for large ships. We have excellent stability when dragging on the bottom, low weight, and essential holding power. When stuck in underwater terrain, it holds the yacht securely even in a storm.
Anchor-cat model
Versatile and particularly suitable for ships up to 450 kg. Able to hold the vessel on any terrain, excluding stony or muddy terrain. On large vessels, it may only fit as a secondary medium.
Model for plow
Moving on the bottom, the plow deepens more and more into the ground, remaining firmly fixed and blocking the ship. This model consists of two independent parts and holds the boat in place even when turning at an angle.
Danforth model
Equipped with flat legs and widespread among sailors, it is unsuitable for stony terrain. However, when it reaches the bottom, it can break through the upper layers of the ground and get an excellent base that holds the yacht firmly in one place. In addition, it weighs very little, and the holding force exceeds fifty kilos for every kilogram of mass of the anchor.
Fishing model
One of its two arms digs to the surface when it touches the bottom. It holds well on grass or weed-covered bottom; the downside is that it is cumbersome. Currently, it is employed more typically for large vessels with a deep draft.
Delta model
It digs deep into the seabed thanks to the extra weight at the tip. Suitable for most bottom types except those covered with seagrass or algae. When thrown, it hits bottom, laying on its side, turns, and digs on subsequent pulls.
A little history of anchors
The invention of the anchor dates back to the 5th century BC. The first anchors were made of wood. The Romans were the first to make anchors from an alloy of antimony and lead. Then, with the development of casting technology, the anchor was made entirely of metal, and the ancient Greeks were the first. Since the invention of the two-horned anchor in the 14th century, a four-horned anchor was created that needed to be more suitable for equipping large ships. Finally, in the 19th century, the admiralty anchor was invented, which is still used today. Let us always remember that the sea anchor is the only device that guarantees safety in the event of a storm.
