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Old 01 December 2002, 17:02   #1
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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?)

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Mmmmmmmmmmmm, bacon and mushrooms.......ahhh

I digress. here is a piccy....
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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.

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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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For christs sake
don't tell Hart its edible???!! We'll all be doomed.
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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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Yup Brian, that's waht I had in mind....

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Quote:
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sunny Orkney beach
No such thing!!
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Hi Charles...

If you don't go, you won't know!

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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.

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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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Can any one

.............honestly say that this anchor will work???
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Kieth, are you sure that's an anchor?

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Not really, but that's what it says in the catalogue!

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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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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.

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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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...and when is open

just another view of the GREAT HOLDING ANCHOR!!
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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.

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