Active pivot stop.

When anchoring on a sailboat or yacht, safety is paramount, as yachts are regularly left unattended or unmanned overnight. For this reason Active Anchors 7 Kg and over can be fitted with a pivot stop. As a result, the anchor loses its release function, yet importantly, gains increased stopping power.

With the stop in place, the collar can be set to allow the flukes to change pitch with variable force. Because in very soft mud, what you need is maximum stopping power, which is only be achieved when the flukes can go to a steep pitch with ease. So, the collar can be set a soft setting by moving it to the first position.

In harder ground the anchor will need a shallow pitch to bite in and won’t need as much surface area to generate the stopping power. So, it can be set to a harder setting by sliding the collar further down the shank.

In most circumstances however, the collar can simply be left in the middle position.

Slide Ring

The slide ring can be used if there is any chance you may hook a mooring chain or anchor rode. To use it, simply undo the D shackle and reattach it through the ring. (Make sure the shackle pin is done up nice and tight as stainless-steel fittings can work loose if not properly tightened).

If an anchor does get caught under a rope or chain, let the Anchor drop to the seafloor, then without putting load on the rode, slide the ring back away from the obstacle and pull the anchor backward to get it free.

The lumps on the underside of the shank are there to prevent the Anchor ring sliding back to the end of the shank as it's lifted.

If you would like to learn more about how Active Anchors work refer to the anchor load analysis page.