tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post5274904014646773620..comments2023-10-07T02:37:57.220-07:00Comments on Bettie del Mar: Mantus AnchorsBettie del Marhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666822701692228531noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-18653419675614594592014-05-26T17:37:31.172-07:002014-05-26T17:37:31.172-07:00Enjoying reading you blog. We are new into sailing...Enjoying reading you blog. We are new into sailing and have a seafarer 22. Check out our adventures http://cptdaver.blogspot.com/Krista Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299225311998165490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-56113649466980097102014-05-22T14:42:15.157-07:002014-05-22T14:42:15.157-07:00You don't need to upsize on the Mantus like ot...You don't need to upsize on the Mantus like other anchors. I rode out 90 knots of hurricane Sandy on the 45 lb on my wide beam 37' Hunter and she didn't drag but just a foot for it to dig in better.Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793626594625019382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-63182334183884723092014-05-21T06:10:37.347-07:002014-05-21T06:10:37.347-07:00Vlad and I were really impressed with the design, ...Vlad and I were really impressed with the design, and I can't wait to try it out in the Sea of Cortez. It's such a good feeling to have reliable ground tackle.Bettie del Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666822701692228531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-90694700978003050842014-05-21T06:09:16.358-07:002014-05-21T06:09:16.358-07:00Yeah, it's tough for me to pay attention to mu...Yeah, it's tough for me to pay attention to much else either!Bettie del Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666822701692228531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-5711203823514841962014-05-21T06:08:08.199-07:002014-05-21T06:08:08.199-07:00He's gotten huge! And he's all smiles and ...He's gotten huge! And he's all smiles and babbling now. It's an incredibly fun stage. As for anchors, looking back on it we really didn't understand what an important piece of equipment it was, so getting a good one is key before you head out.Bettie del Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666822701692228531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-90782332538920099582014-05-20T14:42:16.787-07:002014-05-20T14:42:16.787-07:00I got a 25lbs Mantus at Annapolis this last Oct to...I got a 25lbs Mantus at Annapolis this last Oct to replace a Delta. I haven't used it yet but looking forward to it. I've always heard nothing but good things about Mantus.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-85072098587053630612014-05-20T10:09:21.018-07:002014-05-20T10:09:21.018-07:00Note to bloggers: if you want people to pay attent...Note to bloggers: if you want people to pay attention to your actual writing and the subject of said writing, do not continue to post photos of smiley, adorable babies with squishable cheeks. Just saying..LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429991721363956274.post-46380153050069192732014-05-20T08:51:03.525-07:002014-05-20T08:51:03.525-07:00OMG, I haven't been able to "check in&quo...OMG, I haven't been able to "check in" for a while and little Jari has gotten so big! He's adorable! We haven't bought our cruising anchor yet, but after all the praise online I think we'll be getting a Mantus too!Cheryl @ Mid-Life Cruising!http://www.mid-lifecruising.comnoreply@blogger.com