BRUCE ANCHORS

The Bruce Anchor was invented in Scotland to secure floating oil rigs. In the oil industry, anchoring is a serious business: an oil rig must remain stationary over its drill hole regardless of wind or sea conditions to prevent both financial and environmental disasters. The superiority of the Bruces shape gives it tremendous efficiency, particularly on short scope over a variety of bottom conditions. Based upon field testing and engineering studies, Lloyds of London approved the replacement of a 45,000 pound conventional oil rig anchor with a 14,331 pound Bruce. The Bruce has earned an Award of Special Merit for Engineering Products Award from the Design Council. Constructed of a single piece of cast steel, each Bruce Anchor shown here has no moveable parts nor any flimsy components. This allows each to be covered by a lifetime warranty* against breakage.

ABSOLUTE ROLL STABILITY

Every anchor has an upright orientation at which maximum holding power is achieved. Changes in wind or tide cause the angle of pull to change and to roll the anchor onto its side. A good anchor rests itself quickly to achieve upright orientation. The Bruce Anchor rolls upright, irrespective of initial drop attitude, within 2 shank lengths after engaging the sea bed and, at a rode-angle of up to 30 (ultra short scope), begins burial.

SHORT-SCOPE HOLDING POWER

The Bruce Anchor will bury in the sea bed at rode-angles up to 30 (at the anchor shackle) where most other anchors require 10-15. In crowded anchorages or in deep water, this distinction means more than a peaceful night: it can become a yacht- or life-saver. The reason for the Bruces better performance with short scope is its design: the center of fluke area is located much closer to the forward end of the fluke than is possible in other anchor designs.

construction in heat-treated cast steel gives the Bruce greater strength than any other patented anchor of similar weight and supports its unique warranty* coverage.

EASY TO RECOVER AND STOW

Despite the superior burying and holding power, the Bruce is easily broken out for hauling. The short, broad single fluke gives rise to small shear moments in the sea bed when the anchor is rotated upward during hauling. The Bruce is very compact. Because of its inherent roll stability, it requires no stock and thus is narrower. It has no moving parts to secure, and stows easily and conveniently in a bow roller system.

FULL VEERING CAPABILITY

The curved wingtips and point are configured so that pull on the rode automatically rolls the Bruce to its optimum upright orientation, whether for initial setting or resetting. This capability is important in minimizing dragging when wind or tide change. Instead of breaking out, the Bruce can remain imbedded as it veers. The Bruce banks in the sea bed and maintains high holding power, even through 360.
*A copy of the written limited warranty is available upon request.

AMONG ROCKS AND CORAL

The Bruce works well in bottom conditions where many anchors are ill-suited. Among the worst conditions are rocks and coral.** Here, the Bruce Anchors three strong points let this anchor grab as easily as the Fisherman type. And, because there are no flimsy or moving parts, theres less risk of bending or jamming. In fact, the one-piece

THE CRUISERS CHOICE

Again and again, experienced cruisers write (to us and in magazine articles) about the success theyve enjoyed anchoring with a Bruce Anchor.

**The makers urge mariners, whenever possible, to avoid anchoring in living coral to avoid damaging this important ecosystem.

WHAT USERS SAY:

As a witness in the Hugo Hurricane rescue team, I personally confirmed the fact that the only boats which held their relative positions were anchored by Bruces. K. Carlo Cabo Rijo, PR

Over and over again, it held when my Danforth let go. A proven test and reliable product. M. Goldstone Birmingham, AL Everyone else drags and WE DONT! We luv Bruce. Don & Sally Johnson Pensacola, Fl

It doesnt plow it digs in and you stay where you intended. Sets quickly and stays even when changing directions. Holds in more bottoms than other anchors. Oh nice to sleep again! Dr. Ross Ferland Webster, TX It sets the first time and never failed us on our 21/2 year 6,000 mile cruise from San Francisco to Florida. Waymon Olipit Marathon, FL

BRUCE
lb. 4.4 11 16.5 22 33 44 66 110 176 242 330 550 kg. 2 5 7.5 10 15 20 30 50 80 110 150 250

SUGGESTED SIZES For Boat Length (Storm conditions)* 9 - 15 16 - 23 24 - 28 29 - 32 33 - 39 40 - 46 47 - 57 58 - 72 73 - 90 91 - 106 107 - 125 126 - 154 Chain Diameter Chain Length Minimum: 1 foot of chain for each foot of yacht length. Rode Diameter A 7.0 9.3 10.6 11.4 12.9 14.3 16.0 18.9 21.8 24.1 27.5 33.8

SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions B 14.3 18.5 21.3 23.0 25.8 28.1 32.1 38.1 42.9 48.4 53.4 63.7 C 9.7 12.4 14.2 15.3 17.6 18.5 21.3 25.3 28.0 31.9 35.3 42.0 D 0.31 0.41 0.41 0.46 0.48 0.66 0.76 0.90 1.00 1.18 1.46 1.69 E 4.7 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.7 9.5 11.0 13.4 14.8 17.3 19.5 22.8

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Larger anchors should be set with anchor chain only.

* Storm conditions assume winds up to Force 9 (47 knots) and some protection from the sea, fair holding ground and proper anchoring technique. Yachts with unusual windage or which may anchor in more exposed locations should carry heavier anchors and matching ground tackle.

British Standard B.S. 3100-A6 heat-treated cast steel. Bruce Anchor is a trademark of Bruce Intl. Ltd.

BOW ROLLERS
Imtra offers a range of bow rollers to fit most Bruce Anchors. All Imtra anchor rollers are made of heavy-duty stainless steel and feature durable, free-running Delrin wheels. Our rollers are electro-polished to remove any surface impurities, providing an attractive, smooth, bright finish that will not corrode and requires no maintenance. Imtra rollers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes to fit most boats. In addition to rollers for the Bruce Anchor, Imtra offers models to suit most other anchor styles as well. Please contact us to get more information on our rollers by calling 508-995-7000 or by visiting our website at www.imtra.com.

Imtra Corporation, 30 Samuel Barnet Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745 USA Tel: (508) 995-7000 Fax: (508) 998-5359 Toll-free fax: (800) 989-2580 E-mail: bruce@imtra.com Website: www.imtra.com