Would like to join the drawing for a Mantus. Question - is the bail, or roll bar, removable for storage? Later edit - just read below that the bail is removable.
Congrats to reader Red O'Leary, whose comment was selected at random as the winner of the Mantus anchor! Thank you to everyone for participating and reading. Several exciting giveaways coming soon.—Eds
Cousin Patrick (I claim all of the surname Green as cousins), I appreciated the pun. Should my old brain conjure one up within the ever decreasing lifespan I have left, I'll attempt tp report it here. Thanks! We out here in reader land can take the punishment.
P.S. Having used many of the anchors of repute in the past umpty years of boating, I typically hung them nearly all on bow rollers either purchased and installed or fabricated by me for ease of storage and handling.
Years ago, having been persuaded by the published research, I moved from a Danforth-like, light , aluminum Fortress to a Rocna, which has a roll-bar design almost identical to the Mantus. The problem is that, while the Fortress hangs conveniently and unobtrusively from my bow pulpit, the Rocna resides in the bowels of my cockpit locker - not exactly optimal for emergency deployment. I would love to see 1) head to head comparisons of the Rocna and the Mantus and 2) guidance on how to store this type of anchor.
My 15' catboat carries two anchors. Both Mantus ordered through DW. The main anchor is an 8lb on 200' of nylon and 20' of 1/4" chain and the lunch anchor is the dingy anchor on 100' of nylon and 15' of 1/4" chain. Both work and have not failed me in any weather. Highly recommend for small boat cruising.
I have the same configuration for my 15’ Ilur. I am very happy with Mantus anchors. Both are the SS assemble when needed. Versions for ease of storing on the boat.
We use a Mantus dinghy anchor as s stern anchor for our 17 footer. It sets and holds amazingly well. Would love to replace our current bow anchor with an 8 lb Mantus.
Fantastic, the area of performance I’ve encountered which is the most challenging for any anchor type is a pebble bottom. It is usually found in coves that get a lot of winter wave action from one direction. In the summer the anchorage is less exposed to weather. I’ve had to dive down and wedge the anchor to really get it to set as large pebbles are so challenging.
I just started using a Mantus 8 lb'er for my M15, with 10' of heavy chain, and I hang the anchor off the bow off a simple bow roller picked up from West Marine. The Mantus comes up easy, when it's time to leave, and digs in nicely when deployed. Getting the mud off it when it's raised is no picnic, but, that's part of the deal of staying away from marinas and not using a mooring.
Would like to join the drawing for a Mantus. Question - is the bail, or roll bar, removable for storage? Later edit - just read below that the bail is removable.
Congrats to reader Red O'Leary, whose comment was selected at random as the winner of the Mantus anchor! Thank you to everyone for participating and reading. Several exciting giveaways coming soon.—Eds
I’m surprised by the lack of puns in this crowd. Wouldn’t you be praying mantis if you wanted one?
Cousin Patrick (I claim all of the surname Green as cousins), I appreciated the pun. Should my old brain conjure one up within the ever decreasing lifespan I have left, I'll attempt tp report it here. Thanks! We out here in reader land can take the punishment.
P.S. Having used many of the anchors of repute in the past umpty years of boating, I typically hung them nearly all on bow rollers either purchased and installed or fabricated by me for ease of storage and handling.
Years ago, having been persuaded by the published research, I moved from a Danforth-like, light , aluminum Fortress to a Rocna, which has a roll-bar design almost identical to the Mantus. The problem is that, while the Fortress hangs conveniently and unobtrusively from my bow pulpit, the Rocna resides in the bowels of my cockpit locker - not exactly optimal for emergency deployment. I would love to see 1) head to head comparisons of the Rocna and the Mantus and 2) guidance on how to store this type of anchor.
YouTube, Sailing Panope. There are hundreds of anchor reviews and direct comparisons. Anything you could possibly need to know you’ll find there.
My 15' catboat carries two anchors. Both Mantus ordered through DW. The main anchor is an 8lb on 200' of nylon and 20' of 1/4" chain and the lunch anchor is the dingy anchor on 100' of nylon and 15' of 1/4" chain. Both work and have not failed me in any weather. Highly recommend for small boat cruising.
I have the same configuration for my 15’ Ilur. I am very happy with Mantus anchors. Both are the SS assemble when needed. Versions for ease of storing on the boat.
“A comment”. See what I did there? Haha.
We use a Mantus dinghy anchor as s stern anchor for our 17 footer. It sets and holds amazingly well. Would love to replace our current bow anchor with an 8 lb Mantus.
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Fantastic, the area of performance I’ve encountered which is the most challenging for any anchor type is a pebble bottom. It is usually found in coves that get a lot of winter wave action from one direction. In the summer the anchorage is less exposed to weather. I’ve had to dive down and wedge the anchor to really get it to set as large pebbles are so challenging.
I just started using a Mantus 8 lb'er for my M15, with 10' of heavy chain, and I hang the anchor off the bow off a simple bow roller picked up from West Marine. The Mantus comes up easy, when it's time to leave, and digs in nicely when deployed. Getting the mud off it when it's raised is no picnic, but, that's part of the deal of staying away from marinas and not using a mooring.
Would love the chance to win a Mantus for my Nimble 20! Thanks!
These are great anchors.
Looks interesting. Why better than just car?
Been pretty happy with my Rocna - would love to compare with a Mantus.
I, too, am praying for a Mantus.
That anchor is too pretty so sit in the scuffed up milk crate shoved in the foredeck, but sign me up anyway!