Rocna Knowledge Base https://kb.rocna.com/kb/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.22.3 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Rocna Knowledge Base Rocna Knowledge Base talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk Partners Partners talk Property Property talk Type Type talk Form Form talk Concept Concept talk Main Page 0 1 2756 2755 2014-03-16T04:32:49Z Rocna 2 __NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__ <metadesc>Comprehensive collection of articles and knowledge on anchors, accessories, and anchoring.</metadesc> <center> '''<big>This is the Rocna Anchors knowledge base project</big>''' A collection of information and material relating to anchors, accessories, and using them<br/>&ndash; made available to you by Rocna Anchors and partners. ''Either search the knowledge base using the '''search box''' on the left, or you can browse articles organized into the below categories.'' </center> <div style="max-width:800px; margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"> {| style="background: #F1F2F2;" border="0" cellspacing="0" |- !style="background: white; padding-top: 1em;" colspan="2" align="left" | <h2 style="border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:0px; font-weight:bold;">[[:Category:Anchors|Anchors]]</h2> |-valign="top" | style="padding: 1em 1em 0 1em;" width="50%" | [[Image:Peter-Smith-with-Rocna-SS55.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Selene-59-bow-roller-concept.png|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Tayana-55 05.jpg|border|right|80px|]] <h4 style="margin-top:0px; padding-top:0px;">Rocna anchors</h4> * Anchor sizing: philosophy & rationale behind '''[[Rocna sizing recommendations|official Rocna recommendations]]'''. * '''[[:Category:Rocna bow compatibility|Rocna bow compatibility]]''' on a range of vessels; photos & case studies. ** '''[[Common fit challenges]]''' with the Rocna, and suggested solutions. ** Recommendations for '''[[Bow roller assembly design|designing the ideal bow roller assembly]]'''. ** Advice regarding '''[[anchor retainment]]''' &ndash; lashing, pins, etc. * A collection of selected '''[[Rocna feedback|independent feedback on the Rocna]]''', with links to external content. <!-- * [[Rocna Stowable]]&trade; --> | style="padding: 1em 1em 0em 1em;" | [[Image:Delta anchor.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Buegel anchor.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Claw-broken.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:SAIL-WM2006-chart.png|border|right|80px|]] ====General==== * Selecting galvanized, stainless, or aluminium for '''[[Anchor materials|metal and material type]]'''. * An overview of Lloyd's, RINA, ABS, ''et al'' '''[[classification and certification|anchor classification & certification]]'''. * Summaries and analyses of '''[[Independent testing|independent comparison testing]]''' involving the Rocna. |- !style="background:#FFFFFF; padding-top: 1.5em;" colspan="2" align="left" | <h2 style="border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:0px; font-weight:bold;">[[:Category:Accessories|Accessories]]</h2> |-valign="top" | style="padding: 1em 1em 0 1em;" | [[Image:Chain stainless-piled.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Shackle Van-Beest Green-Pin D collar.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Shackle Wichard stainless D collar.jpg|border|right|80px|]] <h4 style="margin-top:0px; padding-top:0px;">Rode</h4> * '''[[Chain]]:''' selecting grade and size, and understanding terms from 'WLL' and 'calibrated' to 'high-test' and 'high tensile'. * '''[[Rope]]:''' choosing anchor rode lays and materials with a mind to performance, durability, and chafe resistance. * Using '''[[Snubbers|dedicated snubbers]]''' for shock absorption. * '''[[Rode optimizations|A concise guide to optimizing rode]]''' for performance and practicality. ====Connectors==== Overviews and recommendations for connecting the rode to the anchor, from a look at the ideal '''[[shackles]]''' for use with anchors, to the question of '''[[swivels]]''' and '''[[righting swivels]]'''. | style="padding: 1em 1em 0 1em;" | [[Image:Ferrara 06.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Riding sail on small yacht.jpg|border|right|80px|]] [[Image:Relax-it's-a-Rocna 01.jpg|border|right|80px|]] <h4 style="margin-top:0px; padding-top:0px;">On deck</h4> Back on the boat are many crucial parts of any anchoring system, from the '''[[Windlasses|windlass]]''' to '''[[chain stops]]''', concerns and solutions regarding '''[[Chafe protection|chafe protection for rope]]''', and '''[[Counting chain|counting chain & rode deployed]]'''. Advice on '''bow rollers''' is provided in the '''[[:Category:Anchors|Anchors section]]'''. ====Other accessories==== * Use a '''[[buoyed retrieval line]]''' if [[Setting and retrieval|retrieval]] is likely to be difficult. * '''[[Kellets and buoys|Kellets]]''' and alternatives are often misused. * '''[[Riding sails]]''' can be helpful on some yachts. * Lights and day-shapes as '''[[anchor signals]]''' may be mandatory. |- !style="background:#FFFFFF; padding-top: 1.5em;" colspan="2" align="left" | <h2 style="border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:0px; font-weight:bold;">[[:Category:Anchoring|Anchoring]]</h2> |-valign="top" |colspan="2" style="padding: 1em 1em 0 1em;" | [[Image:Deception-Island-50-knots.jpg|border|right|130px|]] * The [http://www.canmet.com/content/resources/Rocna%20User%27s%20Guide-%20English.pdf Rocna User's Guide] may be of interest. * Questions concerning '''[[setting and retrieval]]''' of the Rocna are common. Some advice concerning setting in difficult bottom types, and retrieval if the anchor is holding a little ''too'' well. * A popular debate: '''[[scope vs catenary]]'''. Long rode lengths, or heavy chain? The answers are out there. * Rigging '''[[multiple anchor rigs|more than one anchor]]''' can be very helpful or necessary, albeit introducing complications. |- !style="background:#FFFFFF; padding-top:20px;" colspan="2" align="left" | <h2 style="border-bottom:none; margin-bottom:0px; padding-bottom:0px; font-weight:bold;">[[Partners:Main|Partners section]]</h2> |- |colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5em 1em;" | ''A collection of material and information for Rocna resellers and partners. You need to be [[Special:UserLogin|logged in]] with a user account to view this section.'' To access the Partners section, click here: '''[[Partners:Main]]''' |} </div> m5jrrw3jj3wr9rs9blgnk1movb8mw3a wikitext text/x-wiki