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1 nchors good anchor is your best insurance policy. What is a good anchor? n anchor that enables you to face all situations safely : open berth in a nice calm weather, or emergency berth when the boat drifts towards the rocks. The basic rules of a good anchoring system o not overlook the importance of every element in your anchoring system : it is only by selecting top quality elements and assembling them correctly together that one obtains a perfectly reliable anchoring. hain : diameter must be generous and length at least 5 times the boat length (see table). Rope : opt for polyamide, which provides good abrasion and tension resistance, with a good stretching capacity (18 to 25%) to absorb the surges that waves impact on the anchor. Numerous tests carried out throughout the world have demonstrated that the geometric proportions of the anchor are more important than its actual weight. nchors of recent construction, such as the Kobra, bites into the seabed within seconds due to its weighted tip and holds very well thanks to its broad shoulders. Tests carried by rench magazines Voile Magazine and Moteur oat Magazine gave clear evidence that a 6 kg Kobra anchor held a 600 kg traction load, in a mixed sand-mud seabed, which corresponds approx. to the traction exerted by a 42-knot wind on a 9 m boat, where a 12 kg anchor is traditionally recoended. P. Plisson When the local regulation imposes a minimum anchor weight for a given size of boat, it is imperative to follow strictly the regulation. In the absence of a specific regulation, we suggest that you use our table as a guide, to select your primary and secondary anchors. Which anchor for which boat and use? Max. boat length oat Min. anchor Ø Nylon rope Ø chain displacement weight schackle Ø inghy, tender, Optimist - 2 kg 4,4 lb inghy, inflatable boat Small catamaran up to 4 m 300 kg 3.5 kg 7.7 lb oat up to 5.50 m 800 kg 6 kg 13 lb m 1000 kg 8 kg 17 lb m 2000 kg 10 kg 22 lb m 3000 kg 12 kg 26 lb m 4500 kg 14 kg 31 lb m 8000 kg 16 kg 35 lb m kg 20 kg 44 lb m kg 24 kg 50 lb m kg 34 kg 75 lb m kg 40 kg 88 lb m kg 60 kg 140 lb The anchor weight is only given as an indication, per length of boat. However, this criterion alone is not sufficient, and your anchor selection should also recognise the specific construction of your vessel.

lloy anchors Navimo has selected the extrusion engineering construction rather than the dip moulding, so as to obtain a superior mechanical strength and hence, a rigid and stronger anchor, with no

2 lloy anchors Navimo has selected the extrusion engineering construction rather than the dip moulding, so as to obtain a superior mechanical strength and hence, a rigid and stronger anchor, with no welds to weaken the metal. This anchor sets instantly, thanks to its long, thin, sharp-pointed flukes. The 82 cm-wide transverse bar ensures it never turns on its side (...). We were astonished by its holding power of more than 3 tons, equivalent to the cable load of a 12 m (40 ft) yacht in a hurricane. wesome holding power, speed of setting. Yachting Monthly - Nov 2009 ortress anchor worldwide reputation : the legendary ortress, unanimously claimed no.1 in terms of performance, quality and value. isassembly feature combined with lightweight make it easy to handle by any crewmember. xclusively on ortress : the flukes can be adjusted from the normal 32 angle to 45, to increase holding power in soft mud bottoms by as much as 400%. oat length Weight Replaces steel anchor LITIM WRRNTY Storage bag ORTRSS kg lb kg lb elow 8 m to 10 m to 12 m to 14 m to m to 18 m to 21 m to 46 m imensions including mud palms. 32 standard position 45 soft mud position Optional storage bag for ortress anchor. Specifications ORTRSS GURIN luminium/magnesium alloy Tough anodised finish - Non-magnetic, corrosion resistant djustment of fluke angle for soft mud dditional machining of shaft and flukes - isassembles for easy storage Parts replacement warranty Lifetime 1 year ortress and Guardian anchors can be disassembled for storage or parts replacement. ortress and Guardian anchors are supplied with mud palms. Guardian anchor More affordable and slightly less sophisticated alternative to the ortress, the Guardian anchor is also constructed from aluminium/magnesium alloy and is impervious to corrosion. oat length Weight Replaces steel anchor GURIN kg lb kg lb elow 5 m to 7 m to 8 m to 10 m to 12 m to 14 m to 16 m imensions including mud palms.

lat anchors design ritany anchor Instant biting into the sea bed : oat length RITNY WIGHT G kg lb inghy, tender 16456 2 406 inghy, small catamaran 16457 3.5 5.50 m 16458 6 30 6.50 m 16459 8 646 30 7.

3 lat anchors design ritany anchor Instant biting into the sea bed : oat length RITNY WIGHT G kg lb inghy, tender inghy, small catamaran m m m m m m m m m m m H G ow shields Ref. Width Height Thickness Weight g g

Plough anchors Kobra anchor The Kobra anchor bites into the seabed within seconds and has a very high holding power, thanks to its weighted tip and very broad shoulders.

4 Plough anchors Kobra anchor The Kobra anchor bites into the seabed within seconds and has a very high holding power, thanks to its weighted tip and very broad shoulders. The outstanding performance of the Kobra results from its particular geometric proportions, which allow you to select safely up to 2 sizes down compared to the usually recoended anchor weight. leverly designed to be stored on the bow roller or stowed in the chain locker thanks to its collapsible shank. Its high holding power makes it ideally suitable for use as a picnic anchor, used in conjunction with a weighted mooring line. This reduces the effort necessary in the absence of windlass. or winterizing, unbolt the shank before folding it. It will ease the stowage of the anchor in its compartment. efore using the anchor again, relock the shank in position with a well gripped new nylock nut. stainless steel 316 L High resistance galvanised steel : 55 kg/ 2 Unanimously acclaimed by the uropean boating press Our underwater footage proves the excellence of the design the Kobra was the second-best anchor on test and its behaviour in use was reassuringly predictable. It never failed to set, always digging in rapidly and burying itself well. It s assuredly the winner of this test. Taking into account the modest price tag, it s excellent value-for-money. Yachting Monthly - Nov 2009/Voiles & Voiliers July 2009 Kobra : test winner with German magazine Yacht on muddy and sandy bottoms. Yacht - ugust 2009 Kobra 1 : folded anchor, ready for storage in the chain locker KOR 1 folding galva KOR 2 fixed galva KOR 2 fixed st.steel

Tandem xtra anchor or a safe mooring in all circumstances and high holding power in most bottom configurations : two anchors are connected on one single mooring chain, ready for use.

5 Tandem xtra anchor or a safe mooring in all circumstances and high holding power in most bottom configurations : two anchors are connected on one single mooring chain, ready for use. The principle consists in having two different size anchors, both on the same mooring line with the bigger primary anchor closer to the boat. The Tandem xtra system features 2 anchors (an anchor within an anchor), connected by a chain and ready for mooring. Two anchors are better than one! Using two anchors logically increases the holding power. The different construction of anchors also enables setting firmly in the widest variety of substrates and bottom configurations : G oat length oat displacement Ref. Weight hain kg Ø 5-7 m < 1 T m m m m m m m G ow roller installation kit Two -springs to be installed inside the bow roller to secure the anchor shaft firmly. 316 L stainless steel. Kit includes screws and tools. ow roller or anchor Tandem xtra escription Ref. useful width kg 6,5 + 8 kg kg kg kg kg kg kg -springs S Narrow, springs S Wide, springs S Narrow, springs S Wide, springs M Narrow, springs M Wide, springs M Narrow, springs M Wide, springs L Narrow, springs L Wide, springs L Narrow, springs L Wide, hain Ø -springs XL Narrow, springs XL Wide, springs XL troit, springs XL Large, nchorman, wireless handheld remote control Wireless remote control and chain counter (m and ft). ual counters for use with Tandem anchors. Model escription Ref. Installation nchorman R1 Windlass remote control Windlass & bow thruster nchorman R remote control Helm Windlass & bow/stern nchorman R thrusters remote control with adjustable limits 120 x 70 x 30 (L x W x H).

Soc anchor Plough anchor, available in hot dipped galvanised steel and in 316 L stainless steel. oat length Galvanised Steel St. Steel Weight* kg lb 5.50 m 37846-7 15 6.

6 Soc anchor Plough anchor, available in hot dipped galvanised steel and in 316 L stainless steel. oat length Galvanised Steel St. Steel Weight* kg lb 5.50 m m m m m m G nchor weight* Galva. SO St. steel SO ye Ø kg lb G * nchor weight can fluctuate slightly due to the manufacturing process. 316 L H anchor G oat length Weight Stainless ye Ø Galvanised kg lb steel G H 3.50 m m m m m m m m > 25 m The anchor weight can be subject to variations due to the manufacturing process.

7 Grapnels lat anchor Most popular type of anchor. Hot galvanised steel. Max boat length Weight Ref. kg lat Grip Tender, dinghy atamaran inghy, catamaran m m m m m m m m m m olding grapnel with spoon flukes Hot galvanised steel. Rockfish grapnel Galvanised steel. Weight Ref. Length 1.5 kg kg kg kg kg kg Weight Ref. Length 0.7 kg kg Grapnel holder Soft white PV, UV-treated. Length 260. or grapnel 2.5 kg max. olding grapnel with straight flukes Hot galvanised steel. Weight Ref. Length 0.7 kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg Galvanised steel ccessories

Mooring packages To help you make the right choice, Plastimo has put together all the mooring equipment you need in a package including a ritany, Kobra or Grip anchor, together with the chain, rope

8 Mooring packages To help you make the right choice, Plastimo has put together all the mooring equipment you need in a package including a ritany, Kobra or Grip anchor, together with the chain, rope and shackles. J.M. Liot ritany package nchor RITNY 8 kg RITNY 10 kg RITNY 12 KG RITNY 14 kg RITNY 16 kg RITNY 20 kg oat s length < 6.50 m m m m m m oat s weight < 1000 kg kg kg kg kg kg Ref hain 13 m, Ø 6 15 m, Ø 8 18 m, Ø 8 21 m, Ø 8 25 m, Ø m, Ø 10 Stranded polyamide 20 m, Ø m, Ø m, Ø m, Ø m, Ø m, Ø 18 Galvanised bow shackle Ø 8 Ø 10 Ø 10 Ø 10 Ø 12 Ø 12 Total weight 25 kg 31 kg 52 kg 60 kg 109 kg 140 kg Kobra package Recoended for use on open cruisers, RI s and small sailboats. nchor KOR 4 kg KOR 6 kg oat length 4 6 m 6 8 m Ref hain Stranded polyamide 8 m Ø 6 30 m Ø 6 10 m Ø 6 30 m Ø 8 Galvanised bow shackle Ø 8 Ø 8 Total weight 12.2 kg 16.4 kg nchor GRIP 5 kg Grip package GRIP 7 kg oat length 4 6 m 6 8 m Ref hain Stranded polyamide 8 m Ø 6 30 m Ø 6 10 m Ø 6 30 m Ø 8 Galvanised bow shackle Ø 8 Ø 8 Total weight 13.5 kg 17.4 kg

hain-anchor connectors. Leglatin Stainless steel nchor connectors its most anchors on the market, with fixed or articulated shank. Model or chain Ref. SWL* Galvanised steel St.

9 hain-anchor connectors. Leglatin Stainless steel nchor connectors its most anchors on the market, with fixed or articulated shank. Model or chain Ref. SWL* Galvanised steel St.steel with swivel Galvanised Ø Ø 8 Ø kg Ø Ø 10 Ø kg Ø Ø 12 Ø kg Ø Ø 14 Ø kg Ø Ø 16 Ø kg Ø Ø 8 Ø kg Ø Ø 10 Ø kg Ø Ø 12 Ø kg Ø Ø 14 Ø kg Ø Ø 16 Ø kg One-piece fixed connectors or models with one swivelling axis only must be used exclusively with articulated shank anchors. ixed shank anchors should be equipped with connectors that feature two rotation axes. *SWL : Safe Working Load nchor connectors or articulated-shaft anchors. nsure perfect sliding of the chain without the possibility of jaing in either the stemhead or chain stopper. Ø Model or chain Ref. Length SWL ual-axis st. steel moulded 1 piece Ø kg Ø kg

10 ow rollers St. steel bow rollers Standard bow rollers Ref. Length Width Maximum weight anchor* Plough* lat* kg kg kg kg 10 kg kg 15 kg kg 20 kg Hinged bow rollers *or most of plough and flat anchor. Ref. Length Width Maximum weight anchor* Plough* lat* kg 10 kg kg 15 kg kg 20 kg kg kg - *or most of anchors. ow rollers for anchor platform ccessories Ref. Length Width Maximum weight anchor* Plough anchor max. 15 kg lat anchor max. 15 kg *or most of plough and flat anchor or bow rollers 13246, 27103, Ø 54, width 48 : , à 39387, Ø 54, width 62 : Ø 70, width 62 : St. steel bow rollers Maximum anchor weight 3 to 6 kg Sheaves St. steel bow roller 304 Rubber Nylon Ø Sheaves Ref. Ø Sheaves

luminium bow rollers luminium bow rollers Max anchor weight Ref. 3 to 6 kg 402235 4 to 8 kg 417888 8 to 12 kg 418618 8 to 12 kg 414549 18 kg 417889 Ref.

11 luminium bow rollers luminium bow rollers Max anchor weight Ref. 3 to 6 kg to 8 kg to 12 kg to 12 kg kg Ref. Ø sheave / / /40 Type Type With locking device (ext.) (int.) (int.) (ext.) Ø réa Ø réa hain pipes Open chain pipes Material Ref. Through-hole Overall dimensions ut-out dimensions nodised aluminium Ø x 75 Ø 42 St. steel ISI x x x 86 St. steel ISI x x x x x x 105 hain pipes with cover escription Ref. or chain Ø Through-hole Overall dimensions ut-out dimensions Round chain pipe Ø 78 Ø 40 Oval chain pipe x x 114 x 38 - hain swivel Galvanised steel. Two swivels are necessary per mooring buoy. Swivel diameter must be 4 superior to chain diameter. Ref. Ø SWL* kg kg kg kg 2

12 hain Grade 30 non-calibrated short link chain or secondary chain Suitable for use in conjunction with marking buoys or for mooring use without a windlass. Ø Ref. Weight/m Total weight reak load SWL* Length kg 43.8 kg 1300 kg 290 kg 60 m kg 73 kg 1300 kg 290 kg 100 m kg 79.8 kg 2300 kg 500 kg 60 m kg 133 kg 2300 kg 500 kg 100 m kg 126 kg 4300 kg 775 kg 60 m kg 150 kg 5000 kg 1125 kg 50 m kg 168 kg 7000 kg 2000 kg 40 m * Safe Working Load. IN 764 IN 5685 Ø Ref. Weight/m reak load SWL* kg 9000 kg 2500 kg kg kg 3150 kg kg kg 4000 kg kg kg 6250 kg * Safe Working Load. ** Sold per meter, delivery within 6 weeks. Ø Short-link st. steel chain Short-link 316 st. steel chain. IN 766 Long-link st. steel chain Long-link 316 st. steel chain. IN 763 Ø Réf. Weight/m Working load Length kg 70 kg 50 m kg 200 kg 50 m kg 400 kg 30 m Ø Réf. Weight/m Working load Length kg 30 kg 30 m kg 70 kg 50 m kg 125 kg 50 m kg 195 kg 30 m kg 290 kg 30 m kg 500 kg 30 m nchor shackle Mooring shackle which allows you to quickly connect a second anchor to the main chain without reducing resistance. Increased wind and wave stability. ast 316 st. steel. Ø chain Ref. Working load reaking load 6 to kg 2500 kg 10 to kg 5000 kg Hex axis shackle 316 st. steel shackle. Hex axis. llen key locking. Ø chain Shackle Straight ow

alibrated hain Ø Ø Ref. Weight/m Total weight reak load SWL* Length 6 16495 7 25391 8 471068 8 16501 8 57147 10 16499 10 57148 12 16497 14 16500 Ø Ref.

13 alibrated hain Ø Ø Ref. Weight/m Total weight reak load SWL* Length Ø Ref. Weight/m Total weight reak load SWL* Length Grade 40 hot dip galvanised chain Ø Ref. Weight/m Total weight reak load SWL* Length L stainless steel chain Ø Ref. Weight/m Total weight reak load SWL* Length Mooring packages oat length* Galvanisation Grade 40 calibrated short-link chain IN 766 ISO IN 766 ISO oat s weight* nchor Ref. hain Ø rope Ø Shackle Weight < 6,50 m m m m m IN 766 Ref : N N818-3/ N24565 ISO 4565

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