Anchor weight for 270 FV??

russellh

Im just about to but a new anchor for my 270 as I'm sure the previous owner put a cheap one on when selling it and under weight. It's only a 5kg and I'm thinking 7.5 - 10kg. What are you all using??

Michael T

@russellh, so I think your 270FV is around 7500 pounds and 30 feet and change long? With its canvas up it would have a decent amount of windage so it would need a decent sized anchor. Of course the anchor design can change the holding power quite a bit and pure weight isn't always the n umber one factor. As well the length of chain can dramatically change how your anchor will perform. I would recommend at least 30 feet of chain. If using a Delta- type anchor that many Rinkers leave the factory with your boat should be fine in "normal" conditions with a 15 pound anchor but I would prefer a 22 pound - or 10Kg anchor if it were me. P.S. I should have asked -  what weight is your windlass rated for and what size anchor is your bow roller rated for?  I say that because too heavy an anchor can overheat the motor and trip the breaker. I think what leaves the Rinker factory for your boat will take a 10Kg anchor but I'd check before purchasing 

russellh

Thank you that's very helpful I'll check the specks for the windlass. I've got 30 ft of chain at the moment so probably go for the 10kg 

randy56

Here is mine, It has a 14 uk number on it. Holds good. With about 25 ft chain.

Michael T

@russelh I would certainly be more comfortable with a 10Kg if your windlass motor will allow it.

TonyWalker

Here is my favorite anchor.  http://www.westmarine.com/buy/manson-anchors--supreme-anchors--P005_153_002_506  One of many choices but from my experience I can say this is a good one.

Michael T

@russelh and @ TW , yes I purchased the Delta SS and the Manson Supreme SS. The Manson is on the roller now and the delta is stored. Both are good all round anchors but of the two I prefer the Manson Supreme. ....

P.S. I should have added that Tony Walker's review of the Manson Supreme over a year ago sold me on its performance and Tony (as usual) was 100% on the money!

russellh

Thank you all for your top tips! Russ

barrelman007

Any recommendations for a good second anchor to put off the back when anchored 

Dream_Inn

The fortress is a nice second anchor off the back because it is light weight and you can take it apart for storage if needed.  If you can't part with the $ for that, a Danforth (super hooker anchor kit) is what I use.  They come with the chain, shackle, and 100 or 150' of line and work pretty nice for the stern.

Handymans342

I used the fold up plow type. Got my pontoon off an oyster bed yesterday. LOL

randy56

Handi you have two boats! you da man! how can anyone live with just one boat! 

Handymans342

I know, right?

rasbury

@randy56
Mine looks just like the one pictured above- have not really used it under any heavy coastal/tidal situations but I think it should hold just fine....also will depend what your dropping your anchor in as well. And @handymans342, ya got to watch for those beds! 

Handymans342

I didn't have my GPS working properly and I was following other boats 

Handymans342

Al, I have twin Yanmars. My pontoon has a 90 Suzuki

rasbury

I love those chrome anchors.....I need to watch ebay for one. Mine has that white tape or something on the side of it that is peeling and looks cruddy- just have been to many other things on my list!