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The 'DELTA' anchor is a leader in anchor engineering. The high grade manganese used in its construction gives it maximum tensile
strength. Its unique shank profile and ballasted tip make the 'DELTA' anchor self launching. Low centre of gravity and self
righting geometry ensure that it will set immediately. Consistent and reliable performance results in this anchor being designated
HIGH HOLDING POWER by Lloyds Register Type Approval. The 'DELTA' anchor is the primary anchor used by numerous National Lifeboat
organisations.
Review
1. Because of the large throat dimension and the linear nature of the resultant force on the tip, the anchor will penetrate
weeds and grass (anchoring in grass beds is not recommended).
2. The DELTA set in its own length virtually every time. Because of the shape of the flukes the anchor always turned straight
up and penetrated the bottom evenly.
3. Because of the sharpened bottom of the shank and the linear resultant force on the tip, the anchor completely buried
without any hesitation. On several occasions, after lying to the anchor in strong breezes, the anchor had buried to a depth
of three feet, measured by the chain.
4. The anchor was easy to handle. Absence of a hinge meant fewer dings in the deck and in my shins! The smaller shank
dimension made it easier to stow. The anchor is positively self-launching.
The comments above were extracted from: The Delta Anchor - a cruising test report on the Delta Anchor.
The full report may be seen by entering the above into the Google search engine.
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