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C-Pelican
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 184 City/Region: SoCal
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1992
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C Pelican
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:28 am Post subject: Deal on a Bruce anchor???? |
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Hello everyone,
This site brought me into boating and my first boat in my entire life, a 22 Cruiser, two years ago.
I love it of course, more than I imagined I would (and I had high hopes!)and it's the lifestyle of the C-Brtas that is so like my life that is the plus.
So, I again ask for your thoughts.
I came upon a brand new Bruce anchor, 16.5 lbs, for $30 bucks.
I think that is a good deal.
Yes? No?
I am an ocean fanatic and I read about anchor size/weight to boat size but I like the idea of a larger anchor keeping me securer on the hook on my nights out in the Pacific.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Jeff |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Deal on a Bruce anchor???? |
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C-Pelican wrote: | Hello everyone,
This site brought me into boating and my first boat in my entire life, a 22 Cruiser, two years ago.
I love it of course, more than I imagined I would (and I had high hopes!)and it's the lifestyle of the C-Brtas that is so like my life that is the plus.
So, I again ask for your thoughts.
I came upon a brand new Bruce anchor, 16.5 lbs, for $30 bucks.
I think that is a good deal.
Yes? No?
I am an ocean fanatic and I read about anchor size/weight to boat size but I like the idea of a larger anchor keeping me securer on the hook on my nights out in the Pacific.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Jeff |
Sounds like a Steal to me |
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colobear
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 2154 City/Region: Denver
State or Province: CO
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Yes, that's a good deal. I used that anchor of that weight on C-Cakes for quite a while before switching to a Delta. As amply illustrated on this site there is no "right" answer for anchors but many people have Bruces and are happy with them. _________________ Patti and Barry
formerly C-Cakes, now
rving around N. America |
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C-Pelican
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 184 City/Region: SoCal
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C-Dory Year: 1992
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies.
Yes, I have a delta also and it has kept me secure on the hook many times already...just thought for the price I couldnt pass it up.
I see many boats in the SoCal harbors with them I assumed they were good for the ocean here. |
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lloyds
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1724 City/Region: sublimity
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: |
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That's a real steal if it is a real Bruce. If it isn't and is a knock-off like a lewmar or similar it is still really a good deal. |
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Not For Hire
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 347 City/Region: Cadillac, MI
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:28 am Post subject: |
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That price is maybe 10% of a genuine Bruce and maybe 40% to 50% of a Bruce knock off. I use a 16.5 Bruce knock off with 20 feet of chain on my 22 and am content, as are many others on this site. I carry a Danforth back up for soft mud, soft sand, etc. The Bruce types are great at resetting in wind shifts. Not so good in weeds, soft mud and soft sand.
Regards,
Markl _________________ Mark S
Cadillac, Michigan |
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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 2020 City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
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Vessel Name: C-Brat
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Deal on a Bruce anchor???? |
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C-Pelican wrote: |
I came upon a brand new Bruce anchor, 16.5 lbs, for $30 bucks.
I think that is a good deal.
Yes? No?
Jeff |
Sorry Jeff, you're getting scammed. Just PM me the seller's details and out of the goodness of my heart I'll take care of it.
Don
And if you believe that, I have a gentleman in Nigeria who is looking to share his good luck....
Seriously, that's a great deal
Don _________________ Mary & Don Anderson
Brat #483
"Jenny B" 2005 C-22/F75 sold, Oct. 2008
"C-Brat" 1993 C-16 angler/50 hp |
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C-Pelican
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 184 City/Region: SoCal
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:54 am Post subject: |
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I was expecting a reply like that Don, lol. |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2658 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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The price is right.
Started out with the 16 lb and shortly thereafter switched to the 22 lb. The 16 lb pulled lose when I thought it should have held before making our first trip to Alaska, so switched to the 22 lb and use the 16 lb as a spare. Carry a small dansforth callapsible too for a back up back up.
The 22 lb has never budged in many anchorages and conditions. Personally would not have slept well with the l6 lb.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20814 City/Region: Pensacola
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff,
The Bruce will not offer any more holding power--and maybe less than the Danforths you currently have--especially in sand.
The fluke area and ability to set are the important issues in anchors like the Danforth and Fortress.
If you were going to be anchoring in rocks, the Bruce might be better.
But I have never been a fan of the Bruce--and others are. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Larry H
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2041 City/Region: Tulalip,
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:10 am Post subject: |
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Jeff,
I used a 16.5 Bruce on my 22 cruiser for 15 years. The only place it would not work was Mission Bay, near San Diego, CA and Hunter Bay on Lopez Island, San Juan Islands, WA. The reason it would not work in those locations was that the bottom was soft mud. I carried a 13 lb Danforth as a stern anchor which I used in the soft stuff. For Catalina Is, I found that the Bruce was the best.
My Bruce was a genuine Bruce. _________________ Larry H
A C-Brat since Nov 1, 2003
Ranger Tug 27 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2017 - 2022
Puget Trawler 37 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2006-2017
1991 22' Cruiser, 'Nancy H'--1991-2006 |
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C-Pelican
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 184 City/Region: SoCal
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Well, after reading Bob's great anchor evaluation it may not be the best...but I did get that Bruce and yes, it is a genuine Bruce at that.
Thanks for all the advice.
Jeff
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thataway
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Great chance to compare--I have a 14lb Delta which the Manson Supreme will be replacing--and we can run the Bruce vs the Delta at Catalina this summer. You cannot beat the deal! |
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C-Pelican
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 184 City/Region: SoCal
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:48 am Post subject: |
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It's a deal Bob!
Name the day(s) and I'll be there. |
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jstates
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 225 City/Region: SHELTON
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: 22 pound Bruce - any downside to the extra wt |
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Have been offered a used 22# Bruce ?? for free or cheap? not sure yet if its an original but it actually weighs 24# its old and hard to read the lettering. It fits ok without hitting boat when pulling it up - will require some modification of anchor mount to keep it there
I read the posts above about Bruce up to 22 # -
read the Bruce recommendations
Bruce Anchor - 11 lb. for boats to 23'
Bruce Anchor - 16.5 lb. for boats to 28'
Bruce Anchor - 22 lb. for boats to 32'
Bruce Anchor - 33 lb. for boats to 39'
Any downside on the CD22 with the heavier anchor besides straining my rotator cuff?
Thanks Jim |
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