Suncoast Marine Ltd. is proud to be the North American Distributor for a unique new boating anchor, the Rocna.

The Rocna was designed in New Zealand by Peter Smith, a Kiwi boat-builder and cruiser. Dissatisfied with the performance of currently available anchors, Mr. Smith spent several years developing an anchor which would address the shortcomings identified in other anchors he'd used. Testing each prototype aboard his 50' 27 ton aluminum alloy sloop Kiwi Roa, the design was improved until he was satisfied that he had achieved the optimal combination of features. For more information about Peter Smith and the genesis of the Rocna, check our About Us page.

Rocna: New-Generation Anchor

Recent independent tests by Sail Magazine, Practical Sailor and Cruising World show that New-Generation type anchors consistently outperform the more traditional plough- and claw-type designs. The Rocna’s unique design delivers outstanding performance, as displayed in the Oct 2006 Sail Magazine anchor testing, where Rocna was the #1 performing anchor in the critical “Max Hold Before Release” test – the maximum holding power generated before the anchor started to drag. The Rocna provided over 40% higher holding power than the second best anchor!

Our Money-Back Guarantee!

We are so confident that you will be delighted with the performance of your Rocna anchor that we offer a 60 day money-back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, you can return your Rocna to us within this time-frame for a full refund of the purchase price.

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The Engineering Behind Rocna's Performance

The Rocna implements a number of features which contribute to its unique combination of quality,
performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Feature	Benefit
All steel construction, no lead inserts	Thicker steel sections provide higher strength for a given anchor weight
Modern High Tensile Steel used in shank	Extremely rugged construction resists deformation even under heavy or shock loading
Large projected blade area	Maximum holding power, particularly important in soft sand or mud
Chisel blade tip	Cuts through weeds, grass, or kelp
Roll bar	Ensures anchor will immediately turn over and start to penetrate Increases tip force, ensuring rapid penetration even in hard or weedy conditions
Optimized tip configuration and blade angle	Extremely fast set – typically buried within 3 feet.
Concave blade surface	Piles up material in front of blade, increasing holding power Remains buried, even under heavy or veering loads
Tight curve radius between shank and blade	Locks anchor into bow roller, preventing movement even when working into heavy seas

More Information from the Designer

For more details on this remarkable anchor, including customer testimonials, test results and technical information, take a few minutes to check out the designer's website at www.rocna.com.

Ground Tackle Considerations

For some general thoughts about designing a ground tackle system, have a look at our Articles page. We'll update this from time to time, and if you have any special topics you'd like to see covered let us know and we will try to include them.

Rocna Cap Now Available!
	A high quality cotton Rocna cap makes a great gift for your boating enthusiast, or a stylish accessory for a proud new Rocna owner. Contact Us if you would like to order a Rocna cap.

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