Vulcan and Spade anchors belong to the modern generation of high-performance anchors<\/h2>\r\nThe Vulcan anchor and the Spade anchor belong to the modern generation of high-performance anchors \u2013 with excellent setting and holding properties. Nevertheless, there are some constructive and functional differences that affect handling, performance, and suitability, which we want to discuss in more detail here.\r\n\r\nThe Vulcan anchor, a Rocna design from New Zealand, has the shape of a plate anchor with a \"rounded nose\" (no bar); it is therefore also well-suited for bow rollers. It has an integrated weight in the \"head,\" is offered in galvanized or stainless steel, and is a single-piece construction.\r\n\r\nThe plough-shaped Spade anchor with a massive fluke comes from France and usually has a massive shank\/bar for self-righting. It also has ballast in the form of a heavy, balanced \"head\". The Spade anchor is available in steel (galvanized), stainless steel, and aluminum options are also available. This anchor is partially disassemblable and is therefore also well-suited as a spare anchor.\r\n\r\nAs far as holding power and performance are concerned, both anchors are quite similar: both the Vulcan and the Spade anchor have very good setting behavior, even when the boat turns; they have very high holding power on almost all seabeds; there are only limitations in grip on rock: this is rather mediocre (as with almost all fluke anchors).\r\n\r\nOn seagrass and mud, however, both anchors again have very good penetration power. Both anchor types are also united by the fact that they are top-rated in many tests \u2013 depending on the conditions, one may have slight advantages over the other.\r\n\r\nRegarding handling and practicality, the Vulcan scores points for its good \"bow pulpit compatibility\" due to its compact design. In contrast, the Spade has advantages when it comes to storage as a spare anchor because it can be disassembled. Regarding self-righting, both types are equal: it is very good for both; with the Vulcan, this works even without a bar, and with the Spade, it works thanks to the massive ballast.\r\n