ROCNA ANCHORS
Fixed-Shank Scoop Anchors

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

I used this anchor on the Great Loop, Gulf Coast, East Coast, Bahamas, and the Great Lakes. I think it was worth every penny. I sleep great because I know I'm not going anywhere. This anchor never came loose, it was good in all the waters I found myself while on a year-long sailing adventure. Every once in a while I either scuba or snorkel down to see how it is holding and am amazed at how quickly it buries itself and how it adjusts to currents and tide. I have two friends who followed my advice and bought this anchor and both are extremely pleased with it's holding power.

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

I got a Rocna 72 lb unit for my 46' sailboat. I have been happy with the performance of the anchor so far, it has been in use for one season (6 month in the Bahamas) I have now received a Product Notice, stating that the metal used in Rocna anchor was produced with steel of a lesser grade then advertised. My problem is that the anchor has been fine in the past but I have not had any extreme conditions for its use. There is a possibility that this Rocna will fail in rough weather conditions.
Although the PRODUCT NOTICE says I can return the Rocna anchor to West Marine for a refund, I am left wondering about the other expenses incurred in the purchasing of the Rocna. Shipping expense was a lot because of the weight. My Anchor launching system had to be altered to accommodate the size, weight and design of the Rocna. Granted it was my choice to do this retrofit to my sailboat but it was done based on the configuration and specs provided to me by West Marine and Rocna. According to their testing, the Rocna was superior to most of the anchors available.
I must admit I'm very disappointed with this purchase of the Rocna now, as well as West Marine for not doing there due diligence of research on the product.
I do not know what will rectify this situation.
Do I keep the anchor knowing that the Rocna may let me down at some time in the future?
Do I change the Rocna for a different brand and eat the expense of changing? …….
Maybe West Marine would retest the Rocna's in question and provide the tolerances to the owners, so we can make an intelligent decision to keep it or return it….

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Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

If you have been following the boating forums, then you have read that Rocna moved their manufacturing from NZ to China a couple of years ago and then began to immediately make their anchors out of a mild steel which is more likely to bend during a side load. Buyer beware!

West Marine sent out a post card to Rocna customers with a notification of this fact. Check their Product Recall web page.

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

We use this to secure the boat for anchoring out - it holds quickly and securely and we have yet to have the anchor not bite on the first deployment. We use a scope of ~ 7:1.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was an issue with us waiting for over 2 months for West to deliver it to the local Chandler. We had to follow up with them on several occasions before receiving info and eventual delivery.

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

The quality of the steel is just fine as is the galvanization. My 50' Marine Trader Walk-around has often pulled sideways and never has bent the very stout stock on this anchor. Note that detractors ignore the basic issue, performance. Prior to the Great Loop, I was "talked into" getting this anchor by an experienced Looper, and have never regretted it. His comment about the value of a good nights sleep was right on.

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

No more having to drag the anchor and hope it sets. The Rocna sets instantly and holds strong all day, even in changing tides and strong currents. Best anchor I have ever used.

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As reported in many sailing forums, Rocna has been making their anchors in China out of a poorer quality of steel and the shanks can be easily bent!

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all around best anchor

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

We use a Rocna 25 on our 40,000 lb. trawler. We cruise extensively up and down the east coast, and anchor out almost every night. We have never had a single instance of the Rocna dragging or failing to set, in every conceivable type of bottom. Of all the money we have spent on our boat, this was the best purchase we have ever made. We sleep soundly when the Rocna is set. We have three other types of "spare" anchors on board, and have never deployed a single one since we added the Rocna.

Comments about Rocna Anchors Fixed Shank Scoop Anchors:

After 35 years of sailing, most in S.E. Alaska, security of anchorage has become the priority. I've used various anchors over the years including Danforth, Bruce and pivoting plows but none have shown equal to the Rockna. I've had them on my past four boats and have found them to consistently hold when others fail and reset easily when the wind or tide changes. I have no reservations in purchasing another if needed in the future.