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  The Science of Mud and Rock Bottom Holding with Danforth Anchors

  2025-07-24 12:45:51

  It may seem simple to drop an anchor, but there’s a lot of science behind it. Something that’s good to consider when you anchor is what the bottom of the water is like. The bottom may be mud, rock, sand or any combination thereof. Different bottoms r...

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  How to Calculate Anchor Weight for Offshore Supply Vessels

  2025-07-23 12:45:51

  An anchor is a heavy object which is attached to a boat by a rope or chain. It helps hold the boat still in one place. The anchor needs to be very heavy to avoid drifting in deep water where the boat otherwise would become very uncontrollable and dan...

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  What Naval Architects Consider When Specifying Boat Anchors

  2025-07-22 12:45:51

  When boat builders like those at Shenghui build boats, they think about so many things. One thing that matters is what kind of anchor to use. An anchor is a heavy metal device that is dropped into the water and is used to hold a boat in a specific lo...

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  The Role of Fluke Angle in Anchor Penetration Efficiency

  2025-07-21 12:45:51

  Why do we need to know the fluke angle to understand how anchors work? The fluke angle is what keeps an anchor in the seafloor and stops a boat, or some other object, from moving.Advantages The fluke angle influences an anchor’s ability to hold ...

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  How Anchor Swivels Improve Vessel Stability in Rough Seas

  2025-07-20 12:45:51

  Anchor swivels are unique devices that act as stabilizers to help boats avoid the tossing and turning when the sea is rough. When the waves are high and the water’s rough, anchor swivels are really important to keep boats secure. Read on and we’ll fi...

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  Why Galvanized Steel Anchors Fail in Saltwater (And How to Prevent It)

  2025-07-19 12:45:51

  The sea water can be hard for our Shenghui galvanized steel anchor. They can also break if they spend too much time in saltwater. But don't worry! There are ways to prevent this from happening. Read on to find out why galvanized steel anchors break i...

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  The Engineering Behind High-Holding-Power Marine Anchors

  2025-07-18 12:45:51

  The Engineering Behind High-Holding-Power Marine AnchorsMarine anchors having high holding power are very important in maintaining of boats and ships from movement against a turbulent sea. Understanding how those anchors operate can ensure they are u...

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  What Makes Stainless Steel Boat Anchors Corrosion-Resistant?

  2025-07-17 12:45:51

  Have you ever wondered why stainless steel boat anchors don’t rust so easily? Stainless steel has magical properties; there is a certain metal in stainless steel that lets people keep it shiny and strong, even in salty sea air. The fe...

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  How to Choose the Right Boat Anchor for Commercial Fishing Vessels

  2025-07-16 12:45:51

  Fishing Boats: Boat Anchors for fishing are very essential. They help hold the boat in one spot while waiting for fish to bite. There are several kinds of anchors and they are all for different boats. Selecting the proper anchor is essential in keepi...

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  Cost-Effective Alternatives to Titanium in Marine Applications

  2025-07-15 12:45:51

  Have you been scouring the planet’s elders to try to find any particularly inexpensive materials that can be used for building things in the ocean? Shenghui has some fantastic suggestions for you. Let’s take a look at some different solutions that ar...

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