Rocna

Our Review
Watching a fellow boater arrive with an inappropriate anchor for his new boat made me take a look at anchors.

Here is the Rocna, designed by world cruiser Peter Smith originally for his own use, is meant for serious application in demanding environments, and is winning a following from some of boating’s authorities, such as guru Steve Dashew.

From a report in Yachting Monthly dec 06 anchor test, "The Rocna rolls sets and holds instantly". The test surface was fine sand on top of harder sand. Prices around $1,000 for the 40kg, $650 for the 20kg Rocan steel hot dipped galvanised anchor

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. . . the ultimate solution to your vessels anchoring needs. A Rocna always attains its correct setting attitude for quick penetration, regardless of how it hits the bottom. It digs straight in, offers superior holding-power, and will not easily trip out on load reversal. This represents the best in safety, security, and dependability.

Rocna anchors are raising the bar of boat-owners expectations of anchor performance. Recent independent tests by publications such as Cruising World, Practical Sailor, and SAIL show that new-generation type anchors consistently outperform more traditional designs. Picks, claws, and plows are a thing of the past, and we are proud to present the most refined and effective – yet affordable – new-generation design: Rocna.

Through careful design, the Rocna does not waste energy with extra lead or cast iron weights, meaning weight is more efficiently used in structural strength and extra blade area (holding power). On a comparable weight for weight basis, this means greater security for cruisers, or a lighter anchor for weight sensitive craft.

On any vessel, one of a skippers first priorities is his or her anchoring gear. A Rocna means more enjoyable and safer boating, a less anxious crew, and a good nights sleep. Your Rocna is the bottom line.

Construction; A Rocna consists of three primary components, all cut from modern high strength alloy steels. The blade (the "foot" and the "toe") is shaped by brake pressing machines, folded rather than rolled to maximize strength even at the tip of the toe. The rollbar is pipe, hollow so weight can be allocated elsewhere. The shank is cut from high grade quenched and tempered 800 mPa high tensile steel, which is extremely resistant to the twisting and bending forces present when the anchor is under load.

Sizes: 4Kg 6Kg 10Kg 15Kg 20Kg 25Kg 33Kg 40Kg 55Kg 70Kg 110Kg and in American, 9lbs 13lbs 22lbs 33lbs 44lbs 55lbs 73lbs 88lbs 121lbs 154lbs 243lbs

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