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Absolutely correct as usual. On the Spade site, in Q&A, they recommend only their galvanized anchors for storm anchor use. Although that is partly motivated by the shank of an Al anchor being subject to bending, their galvanized anchors are twice the weight of AL anchors. My AL Spade is my working anchor on my Willard 40. My storm anchor is a 75lb. SS Northill made by Pekny. Germany and Italy are the primary source of SS swivels. The German SS Bugle anchor comes as a kit with the SS, WASI Ball swivel. The only affordable rig for me would be a Nylon/Dacron anchor rode with a short length of SS or vinyl-coated chain.
Ron Rogers
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As for aluminum anchors, I am old school, bigger and heavier is better. Aluminum might work well in conditions that do not require the anchor to penetrate a firmer bottom. I use a 110 LB Bruce.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Gloucester MA
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