Question about Anchors...

TheSalt

Took the boat out for the first time this last Sunday.  Windy day at the lake.  I got my old trusty fluke anchor out to hold us in place as we lounged about.  Tons of fun!  

My question is...  My 266 FV has a bow roller.  What type or anchor do you guys put in this?  What weight?  My fluke anchor wouldn't fit in the bow roller...  Maybe I was doing something wrong but it wouldn't fit in there very well.  I suppose you guys use something classier like a claw/bruce?

Thanks.

Matt  

JoeStang

Most boats I see with bow rollers/windlass use a Delta anchor (or similar style).

A pic of your roller would help the experts here give a suggestion.

LaRea

What type of bottom -- sand, silt, rocks?

I can only comment on the Potomac River, which is soft mud and sand.  A 22-lb Delta with 30' of chain plus 200' of rope has held me fast with a 50-ton raft-up in moderate winds.  Might be overkill for your boat, but you should err on the side of overkill.  

(edit -- 22 pound)

TonyWalker

Take a look at the Manson Supreme.

Tony

Salt Shaker 342

TheSalt

Mostly sand/silt.

let me see if I can figure out the pic thing.

LaRea said:

What type of bottom -- sand, silt, rocks?

TheSalt

TikiHut2

Hey Salt, welcome aboard. West Marine did a great anchor test on numerous anchors back in 2006. It's a good read (especially the Sail Magazine pdf). Here's the link.

((ANCHOR TEST LINK))

I use a Rocna 10kg w 30' of chain on our FV270. Actually it stayed with me when I sold our last boat because I just couldn't part with it. When it's out with anything over a 5-to-1 scope it's nearly impossible to drag even under challenging conditions in our sandy seabed. If it gets beyond challenging I'll go to 6 or 7-to-1 and in a wind that high the canvas will shred off before the anchor gives up...... by then the Admiral is ready to mutiny but the boat is still a safe refuge (if being stuck in a cage with a mad honey badger is a safe refuge).

Good luck in your choice. Mike

TheSalt

TikiHut2 said:

Hey Salt, welcome aboard. West Marine did a great anchor test on numerous anchors back in 2006. It's a good read (especially the Sail Magazine pdf). Here's the link.

((ANCHOR TEST LINK))

Nice!!!  Super helpful Mike! 

TheSalt

I found what seems like a decent deal here locally in Salt Lake... just need chain and rope next.

$200 for both of these 22 lb anchors.  Both plow anchors.  One is a stainless Anchorlift Pro anchor and the other is a galvanized Delta "fast set" anchor...   They look good in the back of my 240 Volvo... Now, just to try them out!  

Thanks for the heads up!!!

 

JoeStang

Ooooooh that SS one is pretty, probably wont want to bury it in the mud!

LaRea

You got both of those for $200?  That is a screaming good deal.  

Michael T

You just killed me. I spent $900.00 for my Delta 22lb SS anchor. The SS buffs right up if you scratch it and it does draw the looks around the docks. Remember, it's all about making those sea ray owners cry! :-) MT

TheSalt

Michael T said:

You just killed me. I spent $900.00 for my Delta 22lb SS anchor. The SS buffs right up if you scratch it and it does draw the looks around the docks. Remember, it's all about making those sea ray owners cry! :-) MT

Totally.    :-bd  I've got to get a lock for it now!  Thats the first thing that gets taken when you're not looking.