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'''General'''<br> | '''General'''<br> | ||
Description: Analysis of force exerted at various wind speeds | Description: Analysis of force exerted at various wind speeds<br> | ||
'''Notes'''<br> | '''Notes'''<br> | ||
*A reasoned estimate of expected holding strength (excellent bottom) of a 65 pound Mantus M1 anchor is 4,000–6,000 lbs | *A reasoned estimate of expected holding strength (excellent bottom) of a 65 pound Mantus M1 anchor is 4,000–6,000 lbs | ||
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*Mantus S1 swivel has a breaking strength of 15,000 pounds | *Mantus S1 swivel has a breaking strength of 15,000 pounds | ||
*M2 CH2 5/16" chain hook has a breaking strength of 15,154 lbs) | *M2 CH2 5/16" chain hook has a breaking strength of 15,154 lbs) | ||
* | *For a good understand of the forces on your anchor system read Al's software analysis | ||
'''Links'''<br> | '''Links'''<br> | ||
*Rode force: [http://alain.fraysse.free.fr/sail/rode/forces/forces.htm External Link] | *Rode force: [http://alain.fraysse.free.fr/sail/rode/forces/forces.htm External Link] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:39, 13 September 2026
General
Description: Analysis of force exerted at various wind speeds
Notes
- A reasoned estimate of expected holding strength (excellent bottom) of a 65 pound Mantus M1 anchor is 4,000–6,000 lbs
- 5/16" G4 chain has a breaking strength of 11,600lb
- Mantus S1 swivel has a breaking strength of 15,000 pounds
- M2 CH2 5/16" chain hook has a breaking strength of 15,154 lbs)
- For a good understand of the forces on your anchor system read Al's software analysis
Links
- Rode force: External Link
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