Stainless Anchor

[Jkraft]

Since I’m saving money on fuel not being able to use the boat i decided to splurge for some bow jewelry. This was $280 from marine now and can be found on amazon. If I lose it or damage it so be It but if anyone is looking for one I found it to be nice quality at a good price

[Tree]

Give it one trip on the anchor before it looses its mirror polish

[Jkraft]

Give it one trip on the anchor before it looses its mirror polish

That’s fine, whoever is with me will be up on the bow with some bronze wool and fitz the whole way home

[Norseman]

Seems cheap for a SS anchor.
Possible chrome over a regular steel/galvanized anchor.
Is it a real Delta or a copy?
Look under the foot, the real Delta a has a lump of lead with the weight engraved under.
In general the Delta plows are good, I cruised for 10 years with a 55 lbs Delta on a 33 foot sailboat. ( Way overkill, but I slept good at night when squalls popped up at 02:00 hrs and the other boats dragged like Express Trains going backwards)
Later I replaced the 55 Delta with the next generation anchor, a 44 lbs Rocna. (20 kgs)
The new anchor set faster and held better than the bigger Delta.
On the Albin 28TE I am using a Rocna 33 lbs (15 kgs) also overkill, but I sleep really good when we anchor at night, even with lighting and thunder in the horizon.
The 22 lbs Delta on your boat is probably excellent for a lunch hook, but
I would sleep with one eye open..

[Jkraft]

Seems cheap for a SS anchor.
Possible chrome over a regular steel/galvanized anchor.
Is it a real Delta or a copy?
Look under the foot, the real Delta a has a lump of lead with the weight engraved under.
In general the Delta plows are good, I cruised for 10 years with a 55 lbs Delta on a 33 foot sailboat. ( Way overkill, but I slept good at night when squalls popped up at 02:00 hrs and the other boats dragged like Express Trains going backwards)
Later I replaced the 55 Delta with the next generation anchor, a 44 lbs Rocna. (20 kgs)
The new anchor set faster and held better than the bigger Delta.
On the Albin 28TE I am using a Rocna 33 lbs (15 kgs) also overkill, but I sleep really good when we anchor at night, even with lighting and thunder in the horizon.
The 22 lbs Delta on your boat is probably excellent for a lunch hook, but
I would sleep with one eye open..

I said the same thing, here is the write up on the manufacture website. "This Delta anchor is constructed of high-grade stainless steel for maximum tensile strength. It has a lead-ballasted tip, giving it a low center of gravity geometry, making it self-righting ensuring that it will set and reset properly." I can tell you I tested it with a magnet and it would not stick to it.

This replaced my old galvanized delta and I had that anchor hold in some NASTY conditions on the bay last fall. I reluctantly left the boat out there under anchor and it was there when I came back but it was on my mind the whole time.

Here is where it came from https://www.marinenow.com/stainless-ste ... 5kg-40-kg/

[Norseman]

Seems cheap for a SS anchor.
Possible chrome over a regular steel/galvanized anchor.
Is it a real Delta or a copy?
Look under the foot, the real Delta a has a lump of lead with the weight engraved under.
In general the Delta plows are good, I cruised for 10 years with a 55 lbs Delta on a 33 foot sailboat. ( Way overkill, but I slept good at night when squalls popped up at 02:00 hrs and the other boats dragged like Express Trains going backwards)
Later I replaced the 55 Delta with the next generation anchor, a 44 lbs Rocna. (20 kgs)
The new anchor set faster and held better than the bigger Delta.
On the Albin 28TE I am using a Rocna 33 lbs (15 kgs) also overkill, but I sleep really good when we anchor at night, even with lighting and thunder in the horizon.
The 22 lbs Delta on your boat is probably excellent for a lunch hook, but
I would sleep with one eye open..

I said the same thing, here is the write up on the manufacture website. "This Delta anchor is constructed of high-grade stainless steel for maximum tensile strength. It has a lead-ballasted tip, giving it a low center of gravity geometry, making it self-righting ensuring that it will set and reset properly." I can tell you I tested it with a magnet and it would not stick to it.

This replaced my old galvanized delta and I had that anchor hold in some NASTY conditions on the bay last fall. I reluctantly left the boat out there under anchor and it was there when I came back but it was on my mind the whole time.

Here is where it came from https://www.marinenow.com/stainless-ste ... 5kg-40-kg/

Aha, I checked the link: It says “Delta Style” not a real Lewmar Delta anchor.
Be careful, this may me a really cheap Chinese made copy made of crap. (Or it could be the best deal on the planet, not saying it is bad, but watch out)

[Jkraft]

Seems cheap for a SS anchor.
Possible chrome over a regular steel/galvanized anchor.
Is it a real Delta or a copy?
Look under the foot, the real Delta a has a lump of lead with the weight engraved under.
In general the Delta plows are good, I cruised for 10 years with a 55 lbs Delta on a 33 foot sailboat. ( Way overkill, but I slept good at night when squalls popped up at 02:00 hrs and the other boats dragged like Express Trains going backwards)
Later I replaced the 55 Delta with the next generation anchor, a 44 lbs Rocna. (20 kgs)
The new anchor set faster and held better than the bigger Delta.
On the Albin 28TE I am using a Rocna 33 lbs (15 kgs) also overkill, but I sleep really good when we anchor at night, even with lighting and thunder in the horizon.
The 22 lbs Delta on your boat is probably excellent for a lunch hook, but
I would sleep with one eye open..

I said the same thing, here is the write up on the manufacture website. "This Delta anchor is constructed of high-grade stainless steel for maximum tensile strength. It has a lead-ballasted tip, giving it a low center of gravity geometry, making it self-righting ensuring that it will set and reset properly." I can tell you I tested it with a magnet and it would not stick to it.

This replaced my old galvanized delta and I had that anchor hold in some NASTY conditions on the bay last fall. I reluctantly left the boat out there under anchor and it was there when I came back but it was on my mind the whole time.

Here is where it came from https://www.marinenow.com/stainless-ste ... 5kg-40-kg/

Aha, I checked the link: It says “Delta Style” not a real Lewmar Delta anchor.
Be careful, this may me a really cheap Chinese made copy made of crap. (Or it could be the best deal on the planet, not saying it is bad, but watch out)

For sure, time will tell. If all else fails I will carry the old one with me to put back on it

[Norseman]

Here is the real deal, a bit more pricey and you can tell the difference:

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[Carl]

Pretty anchor, will look good gleaming off that shiny blue hull. Now you have to get SS chain to go with it. With the right amount of chain, you will be fine in and around our waters with that anchor.

[furball]

It will certainly make it easier for us to spot you on the river!
Looks great,

[Jkraft]

Here is the real deal, a bit more pricey and you can tell the difference:

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I don’t see a whole lot of difference in the photo but I’m sure the real deal is better. I’ll report back on how it works out for me for sure

[Jkraft]

Pretty anchor, will look good gleaming off that shiny blue hull. Now you have to get SS chain to go with it. With the right amount of chain, you will be fine in and around our waters with that anchor.

Agreed, I have like 30 feet of chain I think.

[Norseman]

Here is the real deal, a bit more pricey and you can tell the difference:

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I don’t see a whole lot of difference in the photo but I’m sure the real deal is better. I’ll report back on how it works out for me for sure

The difference is the Lewmar lettering on the shank, the rest is probably pretty well copied.
If the metal and the welds are good quality, this could be the best deal in town.
I would take it to a lab for x-Ray testing however:
My old bumper sticker:

“Just Because You Are Not Paranoid Does Not Mean Somebody Is Not Out To Get You”

[Norseman]

. Agreed, I have like 30 feet of chain I think.

True story:

This newbie sailor was sitting next to an old salt at the bar.
Newbie says: Which is the best anchor...?
Old Salt says: More scope
Newbie says: Sorry I meant to ask, what is the best anchor?
Old Salt says: More scope.

30’ of chain on a 30’ boat is about minimum, hope you have more for a total rode? (Chain and line)
We operate in different waters and conditions: If you anchor deep you can’t have all chain so you probably have a lot of nylon.
In my world I anchor shallow and carry 110’ of chain, and no ny,on attached to it.
If an emergency comes up I have lots of line onboard to attach to the chain, just can’t see the need.
Also have a spare anchor with a complete rode, Aluminum with some chain and lots of line. And a third small beach hook with short chain and and 60’ line for when we anchor bow out and back slowly towards shore: At 3-4’ depth, one of us jump in and wade to shore with the beach hook. (No dink needed, but better keep an eye on the tide. )

[Jkraft]

. Agreed, I have like 30 feet of chain I think.

True story:

This newbie sailor was sitting next to an old salt at the bar.
Newbie says: Which is the best anchor...?
Old Salt says: More scope
Newbie says: Sorry I meant to ask, what is the best anchor?
Old Salt says: More scope.

30’ of chain on a 30’ boat is about minimum, hope you have more for a total rode? (Chain and line)
We operate in different waters and conditions: If you anchor deep you can’t have all chain so you probably have a lot of nylon.
In my world I anchor shallow and carry 110’ if chain, and no ny,on attached to it.
If an emergency comes up I have lots of line onboard to attach to the chain, just can’t see the need.
Also have a spare anchor with a complete rode, Aluminum with some chain and lots of line. And a third small beach hook with short chain and and 60’ line for when we anchor bow out and back slowly towards shore: At 3-4’ depth, one of us jump in and wade to shore with the beach hook. (No dink needed, but better keep an eye on the tide. )

My main anchor is 30’ of chain and 90 feet of line. I also have a danforth with 60 feet of line