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Anchors Aweigh: The Crucial Role of Your Sailboat's Anchor: Upgrading from Old to New! ⛵️- Ep. 220
12 janvier 2024 · 18 min · 4K vues · St. Mary's, Georgia
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The crew of the sailboat Zephyr upgrades their ground tackle while docked at the St. Mary's Intracoastal Gateway Marina in St. Mary's, Georgia.4:39 After five years of full-time cruising, the owners replace their existing anchor with a 65-pound galvanized Mantus M1.9:48 The installation process involves assembling the Mantus M1’s shank and roll bar to the fluke using four primary bolts and two secondary bolts, all secured with liberal amounts of lubricant.12:09 The crew confirms the new anchor fits the bow roller assembly with sufficient clearance before installation.17:16 The St. Mary's Intracoastal Gateway Marina, which opened in October, provides transient facilities including free laundry, showers, and courtesy transport for provisioning.7:09 Prior to the anchor installation, the crew utilized a borrowed vehicle to transport their two dogs to a local clinic for vaccinations.2:01 The Mantus M1 anchor provides increased weight and digging power compared to their previous gear, intended to improve holding security across varied bottom substrates.9:32
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