Securing the anchor

JakesRinker300

Hey guys. Currently I’m securing my anchor on the pulpit with a small line that gets tied to my port bow cleat. I want something neater and was wondering what ya’ll are using. 

aero3113

Do you have an anchor locker for the windless? You can install a cleat in there to secure it to.

JakesRinker300

I don’t have deck side access to the locker. I’m kind of looking for a cleat or eyelet and some of cable affair to secure the anchor while underway. 

Formulaben

What model do you have?

JakesRinker300

Formulaben said:

What model do you have?

What model windlass?

Formulaben

I was actually asking which model of boat, but didn't initially see your username. Your locker doesn't have a cleat inside it?  I use the anchor bungee from Mantus. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4mGlCEoGE8

mattie

Said it before….

Love Mantus products. Overbuilt.

PickleRick

You guys use staps?

I put a 5 gallon Lowe's bucket on the bow with a patio chair cushion.  I have the mother in law sit up there and hold the anchor for me.   

rasbury

My locker has a cleat but I never used it and never had a problem- how would it break loose?

Formulaben

rasbury said:

My locker has a cleat but I never used it and never had a problem- how would it break loose?

IMHO it's not the fear of breaking loose, but instead taking the load off of the windlass, both while retracted and at short-term anchor (long-term anchor you'd probably want to use a bridle)...at least that's what I was told by an experienced cabin cruiser captain.