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Mantus M1 Performance. Anchor Test # 158
10 September 2026 · 16 min · 9K views
What this video covers
The Mantus M1P anchor features structural reinforcements to the shank, roll bar, and fluke-to-shank connection, addressing bending vulnerabilities found in the original M1 model.0:04 Steve Goodwin’s testing shows the M1P maintains similar holding power and reset reliability to the original, achieving a 10-for-10 success rate in soft mud, sandy mud, and clean sand.2:37 The M1P weighs 22 pounds, exceeding its 17-pound advertised weight, which results in a 25% reduction in holding power per unit of anchor weight compared to the original.3:03 However, the increased mass and a redesigned casting under the fluke improve tip weight to 54%, enhancing penetration in difficult seabeds.4:01 In soft mud, the M1P resists the roll bar deformation that caused the original M1 to release under high loads, opting instead for a steady, controlled drag.3:11 While the Viking anchor offers higher holding power per pound, the M1P provides a more robust design with superior toe and roll bar strength.6:40
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