Mantus Anchor Tested in the Bahamas

[OUT ON THE REEF]

 

[Betik]

first video I got to see your face...

 

[Julian]

first video I got to see your face...

Shhhhhh.....its kind of like the neighbor to Tim the Toolman Taylor....you never see his face!

 

[OUT ON THE REEF]

first video I got to see your face...

lol see im not that ugly lol

 

[Betik]

you are right, I have seen worse. LOL

 

[blacksapphirez]

yea for the soft sand of the bamahas this or fluke style anchor would have worked better...my box anchor is heavy but has very shallow bite which caused it to just drag through that sand... ridiculous

 

[jdonalds]

I believe anchoring is more of an art than a science. No anchor is perfect in all conditions. But the Mantus seems to be the anchor of choice by the majority of the sail boat cruising world. I've seen a number of crew swap out their other anchors in favor of the Mantus.

I've considered buying a Mantus but right now, in my boating and bottom conditions, the Richter 25# anchor is working for me - its just a bit heavy to haul up.

 

[Bruce]

But the Mantus seems to be the anchor of choice by the majority of the sail boat cruising world. I've seen a number of crew swap out their other anchors in favor of the Mantus.

I suspect that Mantus has a heavily incetivized marketing program that does a great job of placing their product where we will see it.

That said I do believe it is a great anchor. I was able to use Glen's in Bimini when we used it to anchor another boat this year. At the time we were both anchored with lightweight fluke style anchors that fit in our anchor lockers. The Mantus set quickly and held perfectly but so had my Fortress and whatever Glen was using.

If Mantus made an easy fold version that would easily hang in my anchor locker I would consider purchasing their heavier anchor to replace my Fortress. But for now having a 4 pound anchor that fits in the anchor locker, sets the first time every time on every lake I have tried and has only had to be reset once in Bimini is working well for me.

 

[OUT ON THE REEF]

I believe anchoring is more of an art than a science. No anchor is perfect in all conditions. But the Mantus seems to be the anchor of choice by the majority of the sail boat cruising world. I've seen a number of crew swap out their other anchors in favor of the Mantus.

I've considered buying a Mantus but right now, in my boating and bottom conditions, the Richter 25# anchor is working for me - its just a bit heavy to haul up.

is my favorite anchor because of the fast grip

 

[OUT ON THE REEF]

I suspect that Mantus has a heavily incetivized marketing program that does a great job of placing their product where we will see it.

That said I do believe it is a great anchor. I was able to use Glen's in Bimini when we used it to anchor another boat this year. At the time we were both anchored with lightweight fluke style anchors that fit in our anchor lockers. The Mantus set quickly and held perfectly but so had my Fortress and whatever Glen was using.

If Mantus made an easy fold version that would easily hang in my anchor locker I would consider purchasing their heavier anchor to replace my Fortress. But for now having a 4 pound anchor that fits in the anchor locker, sets the first time every time on every lake I have tried and has only had to be reset once in Bimini is working well for me.

the 8 pounds Mantus fits mu anchor looker

 

[Bruce]

the 8 pounds Mantus fits mu anchor looker

Yours is bigger than mine

 

[farrelltravis]

Hey guys! Just a friendly note that if you are interested in the Mantus anchor, I teamed up with Mantus. I am an official dealer for Mantus Marine Products. I am also a true believer (and user) of this anchor. If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask away. My website is listed below.

www.GetAGripAnchors.com

 

[Jgorm]

I'd like to see a test with a force gauge while dragging it with the boat. The only time I've ever had an issue with a cheap danforth was if I didn't put out enough line. Lots of overnight anchors with moderate tide swings (8-10') and never had an issue.

 

[farrelltravis]

@Jgorm I haven't came across any videos of testing the Mantus with a force gauge. The Danforth anchors are good. But, the new generation style Mantus anchor sets faster and deeper. It has made anchoring a breeze for us. After using it, I became a believer really quick.

They don't use a force gauge, but the second video on this page shows some testing of different anchors. https://getagripanchors.com/videos

 

[Foobar]

first video I got to see your face...

I was thinking he is El Chapo or something.

 

[PeterB]

Anyone have any problems retrieving the mantis anchor? In heavy mud and rock?

 

[Danielmailin]

@PeterB

Tip when using a Mantus or any other anchor that you don't want to lose due to being stuck in a rocky botom, is to use the Zip tie method:

• zip tip the chain to the top of the anchor where the hooks are to make a breakaway anchor,
• In case it is stock, pull hard and snap the zip tie so it to pulls up

 

[Jgorm]

@Danielmailin wouldn't you be worried about a wind or current shift causing side loading, snapping the zip tie, then pulling the anchor out?

 

[Danielmailin]

You really need to give it a good yank to break the tie-rap loose, never had a problem. I have been out in the sea at 60' deep with 3 ' waves and 15 MPH wind.
THIS is the best way not to loose your anchor instead of cutting the rope because you cannot get it unstock.
You just need to keep a bag of tie-raps inside your boat.

 

[PeterB]

I have seen that set up before but have not used it myself. I have used the slide and float, but that isn't perfect. I was wondering if the mantus had a specific method unique to their design. It seemed the tie wrap on a danforth system might not set up as easily on the mantus anchor. If you run along the shank, it would seem the "hoop" on the mantus might interfere with a pull being straight from the crown.
I have the Mantus scuba pony rig, and it seems they think things out pretty well, so wondering what they're recommending?
Thanks for the idea.