Managing the Manson as a Working Anchor
The Manson Supreme is also quite willing to rotate into a fluke-down, ready for the roller, alignment. I prefer to avoid the use of...
Is Hand-stitched, Nylon Webbing Strong Enough?
Photos by Drew Frye
Rope is the mainstay of sailboat rigging, and knot-craft and splicing are the marks of a seaman. Sewn joins are also...
Sherardizing Alternative
In order to impart corrosion resistance to steel, the items are commonly galvanized, immersed in a bath of molten zinc. Hot-dip galvanizing is well...
Armorgalv vs. Hot-Dipped
As part of our investigation into anchor chain and its attachments (see PS January 2015 and June 2014 online), we examined new galvanizing processes....
Does G70 Have Risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement?
Mention galvanized G70 chain in any discussion, and one of the first comments will be a question of the risks of hydrogen embrittlement. Though...
Anchoring in Squishy Bottoms
In the summer of 2014, Fortress Anchors, the maker of a popular aluminum Danforth-style anchor, conducted a series of anchor-holding tests in Chesapeake Bay,...
Galvanized Coatings Test
Corrosion attacks anchor chain long before it has reached the end of its useful life, and corrosion begins as soon the galvanized coating fails....
Estimating Galvanized Coating Thickness
There are no industry standards for how thick a galvanized coating should be on an anchor chain or mooring chain, and manufacturers don't publish...
Looking into High Test Myth
In recent years, our chain tests (see PS September 2006, July 2007, and July 2008 online) were limited to G30 and G43 (high-test) chain....
PS Asks Who Would Even Consider G7 Chain?
Our recent test comparing the breaking strength of new galvanized G70, G43, and G30 chain yielded some surprising findings and made us consider just...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
