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Squall in the Bahamas, had sustained winds over 55 kts. for 5 minutes. Then it got nice, the wind was only 35 kts. for another 20 minutes. 46' Bahia Sailing Catamaran with a Rocna 33 and a lot of chain:))

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Our 25Kilo (55lb) Rocna holds our 12 ton sailboat like a champ. But you can read all about that in many posts. What I think is exceptional is combining it's holding power with it's ability to set almost immediately in such varied bottoms.
We have seen many boats arrive and have many fruitless attempts at setting their Danforths and (much-loved by many) CQRs. They had to leave our pristine little bay. These were cruisers with good size anchors. No lunch hooks here. All while we're swinging comfortably after our Rocna set first try. Mind you, our Rocna came up with a forest attached which proved we were in the same mess they couldn't handle. And, like I said, it holds ground like a stubborn ox.
Only reason for 4 out of 5 stars is that roll bar is a bear around bowsprits. This is an anchor you can feel good about sending out with the kids/grandkids.

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I have had a 88lb on the bow of my 35 ton trawler for the past four years cruising all around Florida and the Bahamas, 40 years experience in all kinds of boats and anchoring situations and this is the best setting/holding rig I have ever seen, lulls you almost complacent in tidal changes and storms, I am on the site purchasing another Rocna for my second and newest boat, a 40 ton steel trawler which we will use in the upper Great Lakes, the cheap steel whiners circulate one photo of a bent shaft anchor THAT STILL DID NOT COME APART/FAIL, under who knows what circumstances, probably bent on a land based brake press.

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This anchor worked well on my 1997 Catalina 30. Even on short scope, it held in light winds, but the rode had to lengthened in relation to wind and/or sea state.

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While there may have been problems in the past, the new anchors are solid.

On a recent trip north from the Chesapeake to New York on a friends 43' sailboat, we were anchored in an exposed anchorage using a Rocna 25 when a severe storm hit. For nearly an hour we experienced sustained winds at times over 60+ knots and a heavy chop. As the storm passed the boat swung 360 degrees around the anchor. The anchor didn't budge as we watched the sailboat anchored nearby blow up to the beach. When the anchor was raised the next morning it looked like new, while the bow roller assembly on the boat had been severely bent due to the side loads we experienced. The severity of the storm became apparent as we travelled north the next day, seeing numerous destroyed docks, boats that had blown up on the beach along with their moorings and large trees that had fallen on houses.

That was enough for me, I'm installing a Rocna 33 on my 50' sailboat in preparation for heading to the Exhumas this winter!

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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.

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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….

Rum Line II

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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.

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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.

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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.