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Rocna Galvanized Anchor, 44 lb (20 kg)

Brand:
Rocna
Part no:
ROCORG020GS

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Specifications

Design
Roll-bar scoop
Size
44 lb (20 kg)
Maker's sizing basis
Vessel length and displacement
Warranty
Lifetime against breakage or deformation

The Rocna 44 lb (20 kg) galvanized anchor is a roll-bar scoop design with a chisel-like tip and no moving parts. It is made from tempered 800 mPa high tensile steel with a hot dip galvanized finish over the whole surface. The range is RINA certified as Super High Holding Power, and the maker adds a lifetime warranty against breakage or deformation. Size is picked from the vessel's length and displacement using the maker's chart.

Our take

At 44 lb (20 kg), this Rocna is a solid piece of tempered steel backed by a lifetime warranty against breakage or deformation. The roll bar turns it to the right setting attitude as it lands, so the tip is angled to bite from the start.

From our buying guide

The Coast Guard does not regulate anchors, so no anchor carries its approval. Each maker sizes on its own assumptions, so a size on one chart does not translate to another.

Check before you buy:

  • You know what wind the maker's chart assumes. Rocna's assumes 50 knots and Fortress's 30 knots.
  • It fits your bow, since makers say some designs fit bow rollers, bow pulpits or bowsprits better.
  • The type suits your bottom. A Coast Guard Auxiliary article says the right type depends a lot on your boat, your anchoring and the make-up of the bottom.

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