**HEAVY GALVANISED ANCHOR**

This auction is for a heavy galvanised ‘Navy Stockless’ Anchor in excellent condition.

Dimensions (approx.): Length (shaft) = 140 cm Width (overall) = 35 cm Distance between points of flukes = 25 cm Outer diameter of ring = 10cm Inner diameter of ring = 6.5 cm Weight = 20 kilo approx.

In sand stockless anchors develop a holding power to weight ratio of 20:1 with the angle of penetration being 30°.

In mud stockless anchors develop a holding power to weight ratio of 9:1 with the angle of penetration being 50°.

Holding power is directly proportional to projected fluke area, and shear strength of the bottom material, and inversely proportional to penetration-area resistance. In many cases a smaller anchor with favourable fluke area to weight ratio is more dependable than a heavier anchor.

This is an excellent all purpose anchor suitable for a vessel of considerable size. Highly regarded design with excellent performance in a variety of conditions.

I am moving house and, in order to downsize, I need to reduce my collection of nautical and boating items. You might like to look at my other listings which include similar and/or related items which are now surplus to our requirements.

Pick up is in Pakuranga, Auckland.