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'''General'''<br> | |||
Description: Analysis of force exerted at various wind speeds<br> | |||
Rode force | '''Notes'''<br> | ||
*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'''<br> | |||
*Rode force: [http://alain.fraysse.free.fr/sail/rode/forces/forces.htm External Link] | |||
'''Pictures'''<br> | |||
[[File:Rode Force Chart.jpg|thumb|Al's chart showing rode force]]<br> | [[File:Rode Force Chart.jpg|thumb|Al's chart showing rode force]]<br> | ||
[[File:Comparison Lagoon 380 to Seawind 1160 Road Forces.jpg|thumb|AI generated chart comparing a Lagoon 380 to a Seawind 1160]]<br> | [[File:Comparison Lagoon 380 to Seawind 1160 Road Forces.jpg|thumb|AI generated chart comparing a Lagoon 380 to a Seawind 1160]]<br> | ||
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
Pictures
