Any issues with this anchor? It’s been in salt water for a few weeks.
Posted by ReluctantRedneck@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Posted by ReluctantRedneck@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Much-Research875@reddit
Not so much a failed weld as incomplete. You can see the rust trail lead right to the weld bead. My guess is the stress during use has caused the coating to crack and like the other comment mentioned it's now rusting from the inside. Obviously this is just my opinion but for now it looks serviceable. That said replace it as soon as you have the means, don't play around with your life or livelihood. You could also take it to a welder to grind out the area and reweld. After welding you can use a cold galvanizing paint to protect it but regularly monitor it for failure.
ReluctantRedneck@reddit (OP)
Much appreciated, anchors are top of the list when it comes to safety. Good thing it’s only a 5 kg anchor and they are $48. I guess it pays to regularly inspect anchors. Your maintenance tips are noted. Thank you so much.
LateralThinkerer@reddit
Looks like a failed weld between the fluke and the crown to me.
ReluctantRedneck@reddit (OP)
That’s what I was thinking. Could continuous exposure to marine environment accelerate or expose the failed weld?
EcstaticScratch4026@reddit
Yes because the anchor is dipped in Zinc to galvanize it. The inside of the metal is just mild steel, so it will corrode more quickly. I would be more worried about the rest of the weld catastrophically failing and your anchor busting in half on a dark and stormy night than it rusting faster in that area.
ReluctantRedneck@reddit (OP)
Bloody boats hey. Yeah the safety issue is the most concerning for sure. As I am currently at anchor long term, the last thing I need is to be swept into the rocks. I guess I’ve got no choice but to buy a new one.
LateralThinkerer@reddit
What brand is it? If it's a "name" brand (Danforth etc.) you might send them a picture and tell them there may be a Q/C problem - couldn't hurt and they may comp you a new one.
ReluctantRedneck@reddit (OP)
The style is a danforth / sand anchor. I bought it over a year ago, I’ll contact the retailer and tell them. Thank you so much.