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Manson Anchors heads off all rivals in German test

by Sail-World on 10 Oct 2009
Manson Supreme winner of the prestigious award by German Yacht Skipper magazine SW

Manson Anchors have won an anchoring test conducted by the prestigious German publication, Yacht Skippers magazine. In doing so the Manson Anchors beat rival products Rocna (Chinese version) and the Sarca.

The test is independent.

Manson Anchors will be exhibiting at the US Sailboat Show, Annapolis, on the Navimo Stand C20-C22 on 8-12th October

Manson Anchors featured their new lightweight (blue) racing anchor (will save you 10kg) at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show. Talk to Ned Wood about these at the US Sailboat Show, Annapolis © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Manson Anchors featured their new lightweight (blue) racing anchor (will save you 10kg) at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show. Talk to Ned Wood about these at the US Sailboat Show, Annapolis © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz



Check out the Manson Supreme holding at over 80kts in Magellan Straits - this clip has received over 25,000 views.

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