WavesRx Folding TriAnchor 5lbs PWC
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- What better place than 5 miles offshore of the most beautiful place in the world Bimini Bahamas 🇧🇸 anchored along side of the SS Sapona Shipwreck to try out my WaveRx TriAnchor! The SS Sapona lies grounded in 15’ of water. 
President Woodrow Wilson approved the Emergency Fleet Corporation program on April 12, 1918 which was intended to construct 24 ferrocement "Liberty" ships for service in WWI. In an effort to maintain shipping despite a serious steel shortage. When the war ended in November 1918, only 12 ferrocement ships were still under construction with none completed. Eventually the 12 vessels were completed and sold to private buyers for use for transporting freight, storage, and even to be scraped. The 350 ft. SS Sapona was originally constructed as a ferrocement Liberty ship at the end of WWI. The S. S. Sapona was a cargo steamer built by the Liberty Ship Building Company in Wilmington, North Carolina and launched in January 1920. It was sold as scrap to Carl G. Fisher in Miami Beach, Florida who traded the ship's engine and machinery to a dredging company in exchange for dredging. The ship was used for bulk oil storage. In 1924, the Sapona was sold to Bruce Bethel, a rum runner based in the Bahamas. Bethel towed the ship near Bimini where she was used as a warehouse for liquor during Prohibition. He also wanted to use it for a night club and brothel eventually. The Sapona was driven aground on to the flats inside Turtle Rocks and south of South Bimini during the Hurricane of 1926. The stern of the ship was sheered off during the storm. The liquor stocks onboard were also destroyed in the hurricane, ruining Bethel.
It was used for bombing and strafing practice during WWII. Missing Flight 19 of Avengers from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl vanished after a bombing run here. Ian Fleming even used it as the hiding spot for atomic bombs in his novel "Thunderball." The movie altered the venue to something more romantic in the Exumas.
The Sapona was purchased by Carl G. Fisher in Miami Beach, Florida. Fisher traded the ship's engine and machinery to a dredging company in exchange for dredge work and the ship itself was used for oil storage.
In April of 1924, the Sapona was sold to rum runner, Bruce Bethel, in the Bahamas. He towed the ship near Bimini where she was used as a floating warehouse for rum and whiskey during Prohibition. Bethel also planned to use the ship as a night club.
In 1926, the Sapona ran aground on a reef during a hurricane and the stern of the ship broke off from the rest of the ship. Bethel's liquor stocks were also destroyed and he died penniless in 1950.
WAVESRX Stainless Steel Folding TriAnchor (5lb) for PWC, Jet Ski & Skiff Boat Anchoring I Ingenious Patent Pending Anchor Design Sets Faster & Holds Better Than Grapnel, Fluke, Mushroom or BX Anchors
Cool video man! I can say this is the only PWC anchor I’ve ever tried that 1) actually works like it’s supposed to 2) doesn’t rust or corrode due to the 316 stainless steel and 3) stows easily onboard the PWC! The anchormate bungee is a must with this anchor- the bungee absorbs chop and wake and keeps the anchor planted!
Appreciate the kind words JD & completely agree with your statement. I also appreciate you putting the WaveRx team in touch with me. I have been using their products for quite sometime now with great results. The TriAnchor is just one more great product in my Arsenal when it comes to keeping my PWC anchored. The anchormate bungee is totally worth having for the choppy conditions for sure.
I love mine, and this video! Thanks to you both for putting me on.
Yw, thanks again for leaving us a comment. Glad you’re loving the new anchor! WavesRx makes some of the best PWC & Boat products on the market!
This is the best anchor I've tested 5lb for pwc & 7lb for boats
💯 👊🏽 I appreciate you Rob! Thanks for watching brother
Beautiful as always. I need to buy the 7lb for my boat. Gina hates lifting our heavy 15 pound anchor.
It’s great anchor Scott for sure. I love the protective case it comes with. You should purchase the 7lb for the Tahoe boat for sure. Maybe just not for Gina’s birthday present 🎁 🤣🤪😂😜. Just a gift for the Tahoe! She will appreciate it, thanks again for the support.
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@@LifeBeginsOnTheWater do you think I'll need a chain when using the long bungee?
I going to recommend having the 5’ chain Scott if you’re using the anchor in deep water areas. When just anchoring in shallow water & beach areas you may not need the chain. But you can’t go wrong having the chain!
Great video Billy! I hear that anchor is solid.
Thanks Ray! One of the best I have owned
such a cool place
@DDDx33 you’re so right. It’s an amazing place to visit. The history on the SS Sapona shipwreck is incredible. I appreciate you commenting & watching. Don’t forget to check out WavesRx for their amazing product line!