WHAT SUITS YOUR BOAT
WHAT SUITS YOUR BOAT
Boomer Versatility
This anchor's holding power can be calibrated up or down by simply changing the size of the shear pin you use on it.
Excellent holding capabilities for fishing in reef, shale, sand and mud (*)
(*) This is not a storm anchor. Use sensible discretion for overnight mooring.
Reduces the requirement to change anchors for varying seabeds during the day.
Due to the variance in seabeds and different weights of boats, this is only a guide.
BOOMER ANCHOR MOORING CAPABILITY GUIDE
| CAPABILITY GUIDE | 3M to 5M | 5M to 7M | 7M To 9M |
| REEF | Excellent Holding | Excellent Holding | Excellent Holding |
| SAND | Excellent Holding | Good to very Good Holding | Fair to Good Holding |
| MUD | Good Holding | Fair Holding | Not recommended in soft mud |
Calibrated Release shear pin recommendations:
| TINNIES / BOATS – 3M TO 6M |
BOATS – 6M TO 9M |
| 3 -4mm pin (shear pressure - approx.60 - 100KGs) (*) | 4mm pins (shear pressure - approx. 100KGs) (*) |
| After a few test runs you may prefer the 4mm or 5mm pin- your choice. | Larger heavy boats over 6.metres may choose to up-grade to a 5mm pin (shear pressure - approx. 180 - 200 kgs) |
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(*) Tensile strength in similar size bolts can vary |
(*) Tensile strength in similar size bolts can vary |
A pack of suitable pins is supplied with your purchase.
10 x 3mm, 4mm and 5mm zinc coated bolts and wingnuts are supplied - Total - 30
These will last a lengthy period when used correctly. Purchase at any hardware store.
Use the recommended pins. Do not use nails or any hardened material which defeats the purpose of the Boomer. A hard material may not shear and damage the Boomer or your boat.
*Ocean conditions are unpredictable. Boomer Anchors accepts no responsibility or blame for any adverse results whilst using this device.