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01 December 2002, 17:02
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Anchors for Inflatable Boats
Hello folks
Whilst browsing the IBS site (great site) www.inflatable-boat-supplies.co.uk I came across this 'mushroom' anchor (keep it in the dark and feed it on buls**t) especially for SIBs. I suppose it has no sharp edges to puncture the boat!
Looks good to me (but then so does a slice of well grilled bacon). Anyway folks, anyone used one? Do they work?
I'm thinking of getting one ready for 'The Great Orkney SIB Expedition 2003' (did I mention that we are going to Orkney by SIB?)
Keith (talking of bacon, it's time for tea) Hart
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01 December 2002, 17:03
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Mmmmmmmmmmmm, bacon and mushrooms.......ahhh
I digress. here is a piccy....
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01 December 2002, 18:04
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I'd be interested in any comments on them too, they look like they're just what I'll need for my SIB.
Cheers,
Matt (figuring out what equipment he needs to buy) Brown
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01 December 2002, 18:14
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bacon
hi (hart) if thats the size of the mushroom, (how bigs the bacon) ? regards bryan (i feel quite peckish now) edwards
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01 December 2002, 18:54
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For christs sake
don't tell Hart its edible???!! We'll all be doomed.
TLS.
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01 December 2002, 19:24
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Those storage bag/bow dodgers look good as well dont they.
I guess the anchor just works by sheer weight? Perfect for a
lunch stop on a sunny Orkney beach, what?
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01 December 2002, 19:46
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Yup Brian, that's waht I had in mind....
Keith (there ain't mushroom inside) Hart
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01 December 2002, 20:05
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Quote:
Originally posted by Brian
sunny Orkney beach
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No such thing!!
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01 December 2002, 20:30
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Hi Charles...
If you don't go, you won't know!
K()H
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01 December 2002, 20:52
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And just to prove that there has been at least one sunny day on Orkney since colour film was invented........
A picture of one of the Churchill Barriers. This has now filled with sand on one side, burying one of the 'blockships' from WW2.
Keith (a bit of a wreck myself) Hart
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01 December 2002, 23:42
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Thats a great pic, and also very sad. I remember diving this wreck, admittedly it was more of a snorkle as was only a metre deep. I also have pics of me on top of the bridge which has now colapsed all together. The sand has also almost covered it now.
I guess like all the wrecks in Orkney they are all rusting away. However I can confirm its a fanastic place to explore by rib, both inside and outside of the flow.
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02 December 2002, 18:39
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Can any one
.............honestly say that this anchor will work???
bet nooooooot
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02 December 2002, 21:11
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Kieth, are you sure that's an anchor?
JW
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02 December 2002, 21:22
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Not really, but that's what it says in the catalogue!
K ( ) H
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03 December 2002, 04:20
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i think that anchor might hold on a flat calm day but any surge it would be sure to drag. i have gone through many anchors and recently bought a small knock-off of a bruce anchor( patent has expired) and it works great.
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03 December 2002, 08:55
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That mushroom thing looks like a mud anchor to me, and I am rather uncertain how useful it would be. My choice of SIB anchor is a folding grapnel.
Make sur you have a decent amount of chain (at least 5 metres) as well.
John
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03 December 2002, 12:38
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You mean something like these two photos JK??
I have 3 anchors, a danforth 17 kgs, a bruse 20 kgs and a plow 20 kgs all with 20 mtrs and 100 mtrs of chain and 100 mtrs rope but the best is my little folding anchor with 5 mtrs of chain and 50 mtrs rope that grabs on anything anywhere any time and at any sea or weather condition.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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03 December 2002, 12:40
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...and when is open
just another view of the GREAT HOLDING ANCHOR!!
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03 December 2002, 16:01
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Well folks, thanks. That's certainly a comprehensive answer.
I know I had asked before but that was prior to seeing the 'mushroom' anchor (I guess the thought that I may be able to eat it started to sway me!).
I'll go for the folding grapnell with 5 m of chain. I hope my little boat will still float with all the extra weight. Must get all ship shape for Orkney.
Thanks.
Keith Hart
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03 December 2002, 21:03
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It floats with you in it!!
Bill.
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