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[[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>
A reasoned estimate of expected holding strength (excellent bottom) of a 65 pound Mantus M1 anchor is 4,000–6,000 lbs, based on Practical sailor articles.
Practical sailor article: [https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails-rigging-deckgear/taking-our-test-anchors-out-for-a-wiggle-walk/  External Link]<br>

Revision as of 11:50, 7 May 2026

Al's Software has an excellent analysis, it is a good read to understand the forces on your anchor system.

Rode force webpage: External Link

Al's chart showing rode force


AI generated chart comparing a Lagoon 380 to a Seawind 1160


A reasoned estimate of expected holding strength (excellent bottom) of a 65 pound Mantus M1 anchor is 4,000–6,000 lbs, based on Practical sailor articles.

Practical sailor article: External Link