ryanb
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No. 1)) I discovered there was no stainless backing plate behind the bow roller. I thought that was nuts and installed one to match the bolt pattern. It was a PITA, but as I do a lot of boat camping, I thought it was a good insurance policy and...
No. 2)). Take this for what it's worth but I think that Bruce anchors (or Bruce anchor knock-off designs) have NO place on a boat that operates in the Pacific North West, especially heavier boats like Skagit Orcas.
Why? In a word.....kelp. Bruce anchors will skip on a bed of kelp. After I saw my older boat (a 21 foot ARima) almost end up on the rocks multiple times because of a Bruce anchor, I pulled it off the boat and installed a Rocna. Absolutely worth the money (and peace of mind)
The Bruce is o.k. In sand and mud. Everywhere else, boater beware
Again, Just my .02 cents based on experience with Bruce over the years. I attach a pic of the Rocna hanging off my bow
Thanks
What is it about the Rocna that holds better in Kelp? To me a Rocna looks a lot like a Bruce plus that ring and an extra bend in the shank. To my uninformed eyes I don't see how either of those helps.
Curious about your opinion on this because I have a Bruce sitting in my bow roller but have yet to spend a night on the hook.