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#1 ·
I have a 40.5 hunter legend with a 35lb delta as main anchor which works just fine. am looking for a good spare anchor to use as stern or emergency as needed. I cruise in the pacific northwest which has a great variety of bottoms. I was thinking Bruce? any suggestions?
 
#29 ·
I have no idea of the type of conditions you experience in the Pacific North West, but if your vessel is over forty feet might I suggest you already have a good spare anchor. What you do not have is an adequate bower anchor capable of holding you firmly and safely while riding out a storm. My vessel is a light trimaran weighing about seven or eight tons loaded--and my main bower anchor is a 60 pounds Manson on 100 metres of short link chain--with a further hundred metres of 20mm hard nylon rode to follow that of the water depth necessitates it. I get to sleep soundly at night when at anchor--but I do use an anchor release rope and float in case it does foul something on the bottom. In reef waters we have some things that take big bites and tiny things with fatal stings.
 
#31 · (Edited)
From this forum: "We are going to offer a new promotion 25% off any anchor you buy for the next month only for SAILNET members."
The first Deal we posted was "get the next size up for the price of this one"

After it expired we offered 25% off for one month only. We gave this offer to the Cruisers Forum as well. We were trying to get movement in the forums because its one of the few venues available to us for advertisement-Mantus Anchors
Can you explain the inconsistancy in these two statements?

The following are questions about the company itself. Can you answer them?

Where are the anchors made?
Why is the address a PO Box as opposed to where the anchors are made?
In order to speak with the company we have to do it through a website?
What corporate name is your business registered under?
Are you listed by the Better Business Bureau?

From your website:

WHY THE MANTUS?

DIGS LIKE NO OTHER The Mantus Anchor is designed to penetrate dense grassy bottoms and set with unparalleled holding power. When tested, our anchors set faster and deeper than any other tested anchor, including Rocna, Manson Supreme, Bulwagga, Fortress, Bruce, CQR and Danforth anchors.
Can you please provide the information and the empiracal data for this claim. Who tested it? What were the conditions?
 
#33 · (Edited)
Chef2Sail,

Not sure what your burr in the saddle is, but to me, you seem a bit harsh towards Mantus.

Personally, I'm glad that Mantus has posted on this website, and that he saw fit to give Sailnetters (and Cruisers forum) a discount. He is trying to build a business and get his product out there. The situation is not at all unlike Rocna....lots of people beat up on the representative of that company in the way that he promoted his anchors....but there are now many more who swear by Rocna anchors. And then there's Manson Supreme, for which many people described as a knock off of Rocna and which rode Rocna's coat tail. But now there are lots of people who swear by Manson also. So along comes Mantus with a new claim (sets quicker) and a different construction for new generation spade types (bolted together). The company has run it's own tests like all the other companies and presents that data on its website. Have you gone to the website? It's evolving, not unusual for a new company. Want to contact them by other than website, call their phone number....it's listed. How many other companies out there selling marine components (don't limit to just anchors) are making claims, showing their data, and putting up slick advertisements for their products? Everyone one of them. Do you question each one of them?

I bought one of the anchors at the discount as a spare. Probably didn't need it, but in the back of my mind for a long time, I've felt (and seen data/calculations) that suggest that I might not hold in a named storm with my original set up. Along comes Mantus with it's bolted construction, and I said that would do the job in combination with my other anchors, and can be disassembled for storage in cockpit locker. I bought one. Mantus delivered exactly what they said they would and quickly. I don't know where they are made, nor exactly where their office is, nor what grade of steel or its origin is. If China, so what. Tell me how many things made today don't have some components from China or other off shore location.

As to the performance, I don't know. The anchor looks good, but I have not tried it. May not for a long time. But several long time posters on this site have used it and posted their initial impressions on the website. So far they have been positive and tend to support the manufacturer's claims.

As to the discount. Most of us have limited money to put into this hobby. Had it not been the discount, I would not have bought the anchor. I had looked at Fortress earlier for the same reasons as I did with Mantus....they disassemble for storage. But always the price placed it out of the range that I felt that I could spend on this item. Would you have rather that Mantus not offer a discount to Sailnetters? And so what if he offers it to others to move his product. When you buy a car and the dealer gives you a discount, don't you think he does the same with others?

Not trying to pick a fight, but you seem too hard on this guy. As to him misrepresenting himself, I don't see it. Even with his engineer posting. Lastly, but not least, look at the product and make up your own mind. If it looks good and you want it buy it, do it. Otherwise, don't and ignore all the reports about it.

p.s. In my email discussions with Mantus, he answered my questions promptly and he indicated that he would like it if I would post my impressions good or bad. I've done that....good or bad. And I don't see anything wrong with the product, but if there is something wrong or misrepresented, it's going to be posted all over these websites by posters/users who are more loyal to other posters than to any manufacturer. And being a new company, a series of bad reports would likely lead to product being more or less black listed within the sailing community.
 
#35 ·
Not sure what your burr in the saddle is, but to me, you seem a bit harsh towards Mantus.-NCC320
I have no burr in my saddle about this company, in fact am looking to perhaps purchase it also. If asking legitimate questions makes it seem that I am being harsh, and finding a misrepresentation in their advertising does also, I dont know how to address that other than it is what it is. I have never taken things on face value by themselves and feel my questions are appropriate in light of what they have written and advertised. They wouldnt be the first comapny to seperate people from their money with slick advertising and corpoarate sponsors.

I have 3 anchors, Primary being a NZ ROCNA and we all know how their story played out on here. I dare say it probably started with a few people like me who asked questions concerning their validity and test results. I beleive the same questions should be applied to this company. Dont extrapolate or read into my reasonable questions or requests for information to mean I have any agenda here, because I dont.

I am glad you are satisfied with your service from them SO FAR. Course you havent really used the anchor yet, but you glowing recommendation of them is a positive sign. Usually before I purchase something I check into the Realiabilty and stability of the company ( note my questions about the lack of listing with the BBB, the physical address for the company, and the inability to find them as a US listed corporation anywhere) Like you I dont have extra money to throw away on products or to companies who dont or cant honor warrenties, present inflated marketing claims without substantiation, and havent been tested independently. Having followed Mainsails posts over the years I do trust his judgement on a products, and am following closely his results with this anchor. he did one of the best independent tests on anchors I have ever seen. What intrigues me about this anchor is its ability to be dissassemled. My ROCNA is my primary and I have been estatic about its overall results since I purchased it (I would feel the same about a Manson, but the ROCNA from NZ I bought was on the market before they were). The shape and design of the new generation anchors I beleive is what makes them such an overall good anchor (bottom conditions do differ obn whats best specifcally of course) i. To be able to carry one dissassemled as a spare would give me extra piece of mind. Their ability to reset quickly I have seen demonstrated personally with mine.

It is obvious that your threshold for checking into a company isnt the same as mine, so please bear with me as I try and get my realistic questions arising from Mantus's own self serving postings by paid company members and encouraged subscribers answered.

There have been a few questions that I have and I hope that Mantus answers them as quickly as they respond to other posts so that I may move forward and purchase this anchor.
 
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Usually before I purchase something I check into the Realiabilty and stability of the company ( note my questions about the lack of listing with the BBB, the physical address for the company, and the inability to find them as a US listed corporation anywhere) [/QUOTE] --Chef2Sail

New innovations and products often are by the new guy on the block...the small one who has limited resources (after all, it's a business and initially costs are high and sales revenue is limited at the start). And it takes time to build a successful reputation.

If one buys only from reliable/stable companies (which to me, implies a company that has been around for a long time), you tend to get warmed over product designs and preclude lots of innovative products. And reliability and stability of a company is often just an illusion anyway. Companies go under everyday, are bought and sold to new owners who may or may not honor warranties, and companies may drop product lines or product support on specific items at anytime. They also change manufacturing techniques and design.....smaill illustration: I recently bought an expandable boat hook. I had several from a well known supplier of these items and went out of my way to try to get the same boat hook that I had previously. Paid extra to get it. Description and pictures were same as the earlier model, which was very reliable and good. What I got for all my trouble was a piece of junk....not at all similar to the earlier models.

Like you, I try to buy products that are good and last, but there is always a risk regardless of who you buy from.
 
#37 · (Edited)
Brian,

Thank you for answering my question concerning our information and if it is shared with manufacturers or other entities.

First, regarding Mantus: Thank you. Thank you for coming to our site and actually supporting it financially. In addition, thank you for taking the time to post in threads to help others out. I welcome your participation here. Crusingdad
I agree with this and would add, Thank you for helping yourself out financially (After all this is not charity work you are doing for us sailors)

Comparing this to Bob Perry posts where there is no financial sponsorship or gain is a joke. I also dont ever remember finding or anyone finding inconsistancies in Bob Perrys posts.

Regarding others coming on here to criticize a company or their product, well, that is a difficult one. We try to be fair about it. If you are simply laying out the events that happened and it is reasonable, we often let it run. If it is a, "Raymarine Sucks" kind of thread, well, we'll probably just pull it-Crusingdad
If this is refering to my questions, I am asking simple questions about this company not criticising it. I would hope that normal questions which can be found in many threads similar to this does not evoke censorship because it is one of the vendors who contribute financially to Sailnet.

Here are my questions again. These are simple questions, easily answered. I will try to explain my reasoning fore asking them as it appears not to be obvious to some replying to this

Where are the anchors made?
- Their was great criticism of one of the new generation anchors when they moved their production to China and changed the metal content. There was no censorship associated with that previous thread

Why is the address a PO Box as opposed to where the anchors are made?-If there was a potential refund requested or problem all we have is a phone number and a PO address. We all know about boilerplate operations which work with offices in suites with phones who disappear in the middle of the night leaving people holding the bag. Just recently we had this suituation with a sail making company in which an large thread was generated without censorhip on here

What corporate name is your business registered under? Are you listed by the Better Business Bureau? I can find no mention of you.
- Both of these questions relate to the legitamcy of the company and again protection for the potential consumer in purchasing. These are not out of line extrodianary questions, nor are they critical of the company

-What grade of steel do you use? Obvious question to compare with other new generation anchors ROCNA and Manson Supreme. I cant find these specs in the literature.

Lastly,
There have been inconsistancies in what Mantus posted and who is employed by them. It is their own posts which has caused some to question the companys statements. They said they were only giving a 25% discount to Sailnet members. This was not true whether intentional or not.
From this forum: "We are going to offer a new promotion 25% off any anchor you buy for the next month only for SAILNET members."-Mantus
The first Deal we posted was "get the next size up for the price of this one"After it expired we offered 25% off for one month only. We gave this offer to the Cruisers Forum as well-Mantus
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Not all of their posters have identified their contacts or position with the company which was pointed out by someone replying to this thread. This violates Sailnet policies whether intentional or not

I would like to purchase this anchor and am asking the questions. These questions may be what others may already ask or want to know also. I did not expect this thread to generate so much negativeity.

Mantus, can you answer my four simple questions ( so we can move on from this) and I can feel confident in purchasing your anchor!!!!!!!
 
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Are you listed by the Better Business Bureau? I can find no mention of you.
Hey Chef
I agree with you on most of this stuff but not on this one. It costs to register with BBB, it's not cheap and in many cases, it's an unnecessary expense. I've owned two businesses and in neither case did I register. In my opinion, BBB exists to make money for BBB. BTW they will still record a complaint against a business even if the business is not registered - but one complaint in twenty years wasn't too bad, eh? Just to ensure nobody thinks that I am failing to disclose, neither business was marine related and I am now retired:D
Geoff
 
#41 ·
Chef2Sail, Geoff54,

The implications here, to me at least, border on some saying or implying that this manufacturer is either unethical, not delivering, or if delivering, is providing an inferior product by misleading people. Do you have any evidence of either not delivering, or that the product is inferior? Has he misled anyone on the product? I'm not aware of any such issues....to the contrary, he seems to be delivering as promised and early indications are that the product is as described. If he says steel is grade A and later he wants to change it to a slightly different grade B, or if he says parts are made in country C and for economic reasons needs to shift to country D, he has set himself up for criticism if he makes the needed moves. And if you know the Grade of steel being used and it is different from others, exactly how will you really know which is best? And likely, both grades are ok.

(Not sure why I'm even posting on the subject...guess it's just that it's a rainy day and I don't have anything else pressing),
 
#43 ·
I have never said anything about the product because I have no basis on which to judge. I have no problem with commercial postings but I make no apologies for highlighting apparent deceptions and asking for an explanation. Integrity is everything.
 
#42 ·
To clarify Geoff54 posts on a previous thread (Another "Next Generation" anchor enters the market... ) where Mantus anchors was deleted by a Moderator Jeff H because he was unaware that they were a new paid advertisor on Sailnet. It caused quite a stir and the Sailnet Adfministrator and other mods were involved. Mantus never came clkean at that time about Redskys reltionship

I agree with Geoff54 that there was purposeful deception and disagree with Brians statement

Regarding the poster who did not put her affiliation in her signature, I will see what I can do about that. THat has to be done. I suspect that is an oversight on her part. Crusingdad
In the early parts of the thread Redsky posted as Geoff4 posts like just another sailor who met the "mantus guys" at a out like a third party

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I met the Mantus guys at our local Spring Fling event here in TX (Gulf Coast). Looks like a solid product with lots of Galveston Bay testing plus testing in Isla Mujueres. They are sized for use in real cruising/anchorage situations - where not dragging is critical. If you are a day sailor you could size down. They were also hopeful they'd be chosen for independent testing - those results should definitely be interesting!
Kinda cool an American start-up has taken on the New Zealand duo :)-Redsky
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And I too wish to weigh in and express my sincere apologies. I had accidentally banned Greg on the erroneous assumption that he was an not a paid advertising member and who was posting commercial materials and links in violation of Forum Rules and disregarding warnings against doing so. I wish to apologize publically for my actions in banning Greg and Mantus Anchors, but also more forcefully and perhaps more significantly for my choice of words in doing so. While the responsibility for the mistake in banning Mantus can be shared, my choice of words, was a mistake all my own, and for that I am truly sorry.

So that everyone understands little more about this, one of the less visible, and perhaps more controversial (amoungst us moderators) aspects of being a SailNet moderator is addressing advertising embedded within member avatars, signatures and posts. We treat the restriction against posting commercial material very seriously and try very hard to be fair minded in this.

As an unwritten policy, we, moderators will remove any links from non-advertising member's posts and send a PM to that member advising them that they are in violation, please desist or become an advertiser. (We do summarily ban obvious spammers.)

The Moderator's standard practice when there is a second violation is that we send a more strongly worded warning with the threat of temporary banning. In this case, as Jeff_J had explained above, we had been inaccurately told that Mantus Anchors were not an advertiser, the second message went out, and seemed to be ignored. As a result, I responded by issuing a temporary ban. Mantus was an advertiser and my ban and choice of associated language was eroneous and unfair.

beyond this case, member posting of self-promoting material remains a complex issue. On one hand, being able to post commerical materials is one of the benefits of being a paid advertiser. Allowing members to freely post commerical material therefore diminishes the benefit of being a paid SailNet advertiser. SailNet is in part funded by advertising and so this privilege is important to protect.

Where this becomes awkward is that forum rules allow members to post links to other people's commercial sites. And perhaps more awkward still, is when we have a long term member who is posting a link to their own site, which has some enterprise with either some relevance to a discussion or has minimal finacial gain; such as perhaps a book they have written, or a blog with advertising.

What makes this seem uncomfortable to me personally is that on one hand, I and my fellow moderators believe that we need to both be fair, and appear to be fair in how we administer the rules.

But on the other hand, I believe that it is important for SailNet to support its members and in that regard, it is useful for members to be able to read information "straight from the horse's mouth" but also to provide a place for long term members to talk about what they are doing that might be usefuil to our community or simply discuss what they do outside of SailNet.

The other associated issue is that we sometimes get manufacturers who come here only to promote their product in less than forthright ways. We have had members join under assumed names to either recommed their product or slam their competition. But we also have had members who identified who they were and were posting inaccurate information promoting their product, or grossly inaccurate slams against their competitors. This form of activity violates a different forum rule than the prohibition on posting an ad, but becomes harder to enforce when the violator is a paid advertiser.

These are types of ongoing issues that the moderators and owners have been discussing, and we are hoping to provide creative ways of addressing these issues in the future. I do regret that Mantus Anchor was unfairly treated in the interim.

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No mention that Redsky is a consultant for Mantus. It is obvious Mantus knows and understands th policies of posters now as it was accidently aggreived by Jeff H, but they do not try and correct their person posting who has an obvious tie to the company as a consultant but acts like she just met them at a trade show.

It was Geoff54 who "sniffed out" the relationship
 
#48 ·
I agree with Geoff54 that there was purposeful deception and disagree with Brians statement

In the early parts of the thread Redsky posted as Geoff4 posts like just another sailor who met the "mantus guys" at a out like a third party
Well, I assumed that this redsky person was someone in here that got deleted and I did not see them. I am unaware of this other thread as I have never read it.

Brian
 
#44 ·
As long a a vendor talks about their product and not the other guys I'm okay with that. Caveat Emperor and all that.
The internet isn't free.

Anchors depend on the bottom so type really is arbitary - size and holding ability not so much.
I prefer my stern anchor to be lunch hook sized - good for normal weather conditions - and mostly rope rode. On the Gemini I mostly tied off to a tree as a stern anchor, but when I do drop a hook it's my #22 danforth style. The primary was a #25 Danforth on 25 feet of chain, so not much different.

On the Irwin (20k displacement) I'm looking at one of those new roller types with 200' of 5/16 and 200 feet of 8 plait. The stern will be #35 danforth style hanging on the push pit rail with a rode of 10' chain and the rest rope.
For a third anchor I'll use the #7000 pound ballast and stick her in the mud, probably not intentionally.
 
#45 · (Edited)
NCC320. The reason I am asking about the grade of steel is that was a HUGE bone of contention in the differences between the original ROCNA and the Chinese one and the Manson Supreme. Rocna even allowed people who bought the Chinese ones to exchange their anchors I was asking hoping to find out which grade Mantus used.

Has he misled anyone on the product? -ncc320
I have no knowledge of this

He has maybe mislead people on just giving Sailnet subscribers the 25% discount and more importantly he has mislead Sailnetters on Redskys identity.

I am more concerned about the product and have asked the obvious questions and am waiting for them to be answered. The only two complaints so far are from geoff54 and I as to the truthfullness of his posting not his product. I am awaiting Mainsails and word from SV Auspicious on any testing they have done on the product.

Let me reiterate I would like to buy this as you did as I would like to have a new generation style anchor like this which can be taken apart and stored to complement my Rocna as a backup. I am heartened by your positive dealing with the company. My considerations on buying are technical as to the bolts, holding power, grade of steel, shank strength. I have bought good equipment from unethical companies before ( ROCNA). That doesnt mean I like that as it made me uneasy about their warrenties, but I knew where their home base was and could get at them potentially if they didnt fullfill their promises.

While it is true of course no anchor is the panacea for all bottoms and conditions, some may be improvements on past ones and do better overall in a greater variety of bottoms. I cant carry 5 anchors on board so I want the best all around one. My personal experience has been that since the new gen achors have come on biard, that they hold as well as reset faster than previous bruce, CQR, fortress, danforth anchors I have had. Thats one persons personal experience as well as practical sailors and Mainsails reviews. Thats good enough for me. Different poeple have different opinions...thats why they keep making different anchors. Mantus new concept of having them being disassembled for storage is a great idea and something I am interested in.

As long a a vendor talks about their product and not the other guys I'm okay with that. Caveat Emperor and all that. chucklesR
I am fine with competitors talking about what makes their product better as long as it is done without bashing the other. Who after all knows the better comparisons strengths and weaknesses better than someone technically versed in the equipment. This can be done without trashing the other product. Car dealers do it. Sailmakers do it, Electronics manufacturers do it, wind generators do it. If your product is superior why not compare it. Just dont lie about it. Dont falsify accrediting agencies. Have hidden add on prices etc.

I feel I am beating a dead horse so thats it for me
 
#57 ·
Would everyone just chill out. Its starting to sound like some want to hold the Post Office responsible for sending them junk mail.

Its pretty clear that Mantus is owned by a Doc who sell anchors as a side line. Low budget internet sales. Yes, perhaps there was some exaggeration. Yes, we may not have been the only place that was offered a discount. Do you think if you call in the next 10 minutes that that offer of cooking knives is really being held exclusively for you? Nothing new here.
 
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Jesus, Dave! I feel like me and the other mods and Sailnet and Mantus all came under both barrells from you. I realize you cannot inflect tone in a thread, but Jesus!!-Cruisingdad
Aw common Brian, let me remind you the advice you gave me once...its only the internet''
Dont get so worked up and take your lords name in vain, its not worth that. After all its only he internet. We all know this isnt real world. I an suprised to see you go after me in a public thread, but I guess you are angry that you may have spoken in haste about Redsky and having it pointed out

In your anger you must have read what I said wrong...I wasnt at all criticising Bob Perry, who I have tremendous respect for and owned one of his designed boats and Islander 28 for years. I have heard him speak many times at seminars. One of the true gentlemen of sailing who can combine knowledge. experience and humor. You after all brought his name into it and I said there was no comparison to an honest man ( who doesnt try and sell anything in his posts) and the inconsistancies in the Mantus posts.

I am not attacking any moderators on here with both barrels, so dont bring all your friends into this. I have huge respect for all of them as well as you. We may not always agree, but dont make it personal. No need to assemble your forces here. I look to you guys to make sure that ALL people follow the rules of posting on here whether they are paying for ads or not. Its up to us to point out sometimes when we think there is a problem and for you and the other moderators to look into to it vs going into the defensive mode and ascribing intentions to people.

Brian, it was you who put yourself in the position of defending that the post by Redsky
Regarding the poster who did not put her affiliation in her signature, I will see what I can do about that. That has to be done. I suspect that is an oversight on her part. Crusingdad
- It was no oversight.

I am questioning Mantus as people have questioned other vendors such as Rocna, Tartan etc. I have no agenda other that I want to maybe buy there anchor as I have said over and over again or doesnt that count.

I suggest you let this go as it serves no purpose or benefit for the site to make it personal. Feel free to call me if you feel the need to discuss further. You have my phone number. I dont want this to ruin our friendship.

Now pleaase, back to the topic of the thread. Would Mantus please come back and answer my realistic questions. Thats been my intention....to get information on this anchor and the company.

Dave
 
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I suggest you let this go as it serves no purpose or benefit for the site to make it personal. Feel free to call me if you feel the need to discuss further. You have my phone number. I dont want this to ruin our friendship.

Now pleaase, back to the topic of the thread. Would Mantus please come back and answer my realistic questions. Thats been my intention....to get information on this anchor and the company.

Dave
Ok Chef, I'll join for a round of fistcuffs myself as I have a point of order.

The original topic of the thread was NOT your questions. The original topic was what anchor would be suitable for PNW waters for a second anchor. I agree that you should give the doc a break here. I read this thread this morning (about 12 hours ago) and I just got back from my clinic and you've asked him to respond more than once in that time. He did post and say that he was about to go on shift you know, and I've worked in Emergency Medicine and know that world can be brutal! He might be sleeping right now.

For anyone who is interested, especially the OP, I will be (weather permitting) taking my Mantus anchor out and testing it this weekend. It might be of interest because I'll be testing it here in the PNW where the OP will be sailing.

Best Regards,

MedSailor
 
#63 ·
Wow. Thanks all for the input. Storage is not an issue (very large accessible lazarette on the transom). I think am going to stick with a Bruce -- actually have one that i can pick up easily. Not partaking in the controversy on this thread, but duly noted regardless.

thanks all.
 
#68 ·
Wow Dave im in horrible disbelief that if you have a problem with a felo sailor promoting a better anchor that keeps me and my falmily off the beach is a problem. If so you are on the wrong site maybe a legal site is best for you. We are here to help each other out, and that is it. Maybe americanfrog has his foot in the door by the looks of things I want the same door. Any hope for me americanfrog I could do Canada PNW???? I can see alot of anchor changes with theses videos!!! anchor in future videos????
 
#69 · (Edited by Moderator)
OK, guys .... To be honest I don't even know where to start...
I applaud you on your homework... I guess?
Facts: Red Sky consulted as a structural engineer for us... She never received any compensation for her advice nor asked for any and I am thankful for her help....
Steve Schlosser, and may be other people in Kemah, Seabrook area tried to help out in promoting Mantus Anchors and I thank them for it. We are a close cruising community and I appreciate all the support.
This is sad that its getting to this point, but Mantus Anchors is me trying to make something happen with the help of friends. I have never tried to deceive anyone and find the accusations, well.......... . Mantus Anchors is an LLC registered in the state of Texas. PO Box is the address because we are saving on office space. The LLC in my name and I have no employees the company makes no money and is completely supported by my work in the Emergency Room. I work my butt off because its my hobby and I like what I do. My address is EDITED ADDRESS by CD Texas, my email and phone number are available to you as well.....
The Mantus Anchors are made in China, Mantus Hooks are made in Lufkin, Texas.
I have nothing to hide nor nothing to prove, if you think its a risk dealing with a private start up well you are right and have every right not to do business with us.
I don't think we have had a dissatisfied customer yet...
If you have a specific question about our product I will be happy to answer it, otherwise I don't feel I have any obligations to continue this conversation that I find disturbing...
Red Sky, Steve my apologies for getting you guys sucked into this...
Greg

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#70 ·
Greg,

Thank you for posting and answering the questions. I appreciate your candor . I will be following up tomorrow over the phone to you. As I posted the idea of a new generation type anchor which can be stored and is made of good quality were of prime importance to me.

I noticed you were not on the list of vendors at the Annapolis Sailboat show in a few weeks. Will you be represented there?

Dave
 
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