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New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:53 am
by Dougiestyle
I have decided to get a new anchor. I decided on a fluke type due to lots of sand in the area I'm at and ease of storing.
What is the largest fluke anchor that will fit in the 26X anchor locker?
I haven't done a bunch of anchoring but I think this will work for me right now. I just weighed my present anchor at 8.4lb(Too small), also a fluke.
I'm also ordering the BWY anchor roller.
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:34 am
by C Buchs
My boat came with a super light fluke anchor, 30 feet of chain, then a pyramid-shaped anchor weight, and then 75 feet of rode. It all fits with some room to spare. The fluke digs in and the chain/weight keeps it on the bottom. You can see the weight in our anchor locker in this picture:
When we make a short stop in shallow water, we will often just put out the anchor and chain, leaving the weight and rode in our locker like we did here. We've had a couple of instances where we haven't been able to get the anchor to set because the fluke got plugged with a big rock or a ball of grass. We've always been able to get it to set on the second try. We sail on the Columbia River (mostly sand bottom) and some local reservoirs (mud/sand/rocky bottom).
Jeff
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:02 pm
by NiceAft
We have two anchors available. A Danforth an a Plow. We actually mostly use the plow, with the Danforth as a back up, if needed. So far, never.
Many anchors have been discussed on this site. Many happy users. If what you have works, great. Some things should be noted.
The 30' (9.1m) of chain is a good idea. It's good to match your anchor to the bottoms where your anchor is being dropped, but the 30' of chain is a great way of helping to keep it there. The proper scope for conditions is also essential. Don't forget, it's not just the depth that needs to be figured in, it's that plus the distance from the water to the anchor roller (or the deck at the bow).
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:12 pm
by pitchpolehobie
I have the FX-11 and it does NOT fit in the front anchor locker, I keep it on a hanger on the pulpit rail above my installed BWYACHTS anchor roller.
just another option to consider. I like the FX-11 but I dont think it helps much more than a regular danforth 8lb anchor since you really need the 25-30' of chain anyway the absolute weight of the anchors seems to factor less when pulling all of that back up on the deck anyway. I really dont want to be out in a situation where I would need more than an 8lb anchor in this boat. the nice thing about keeping the anchor out on the pulpit is that my rode fits neatly in the anchor locker and I also keep a small lunch hook (Mantus 2.5lb w chain and rode) in the anchor locker untangled.
https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by- ... t-mounted/
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:22 pm
by NiceAft
I can definitely understand not wanting to be on the water when more than an 8 lb (3.6kg) anchor is needed, but what if you are
I would think that being somewhat prepared with a second anchor for those unexpected moments is important.
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:04 pm
by Dougiestyle
Just got off amazon:
13 lb, fluke anchor (the flukes are 2" longer than my current anchor).
100ft 3/8", 3 strand anchor rode.
8ft of chain. I will look for some longer chain.
This will get me started.
Thx
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:54 am
by pitchpolehobie
Dougiestyle wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:04 pm
Just got off amazon:
13 lb, fluke anchor (the flukes are 2" longer than my current anchor).
100ft 3/8", 3 strand anchor rode.
8ft of chain. I will look for some longer chain.
This will get me started.
Thx
How wiltl you store it?
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:15 pm
by vkmaynard
The aluminum fortress anchors are not to be trusted.
We've been caught in bad weather many times and they don't hold. Keep one in the locker for quick deployment.
Would never trust to hold while we are sleeping.
For real security we use the Lewmar Claw Anchor (16.5 lbs). Drop it in and forget about it. Never had an issue.
Can use with an anchor roller.
https://www.lewmar.com/content/claw-anc ... ed?v=25180
Victor
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:09 pm
by pitchpolehobie
vkmaynard wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:15 pm
The aluminum fortress anchors are not to be trusted.
We've been caught in bad weather many times and they don't hold. Keep one in the locker for quick deployment.
Would never trust to hold while we are sleeping.
For real security we use the Lewmar Claw Anchor (16.5 lbs). Drop it in and forget about it. Never had an issue.
Can use with an anchor roller.
https://www.lewmar.com/content/claw-anc ... ed?v=25180
Victor
Valid points-- Aluminum FX11 owner here. I think its straight line holding power is excellent buuut.. I do think in sv panopes videos the FX series do not reset as well if a shift in direction occurs and they have to reset independently. If i had similar money Id go with the Mantus M1 instead; 8lb or 13lb.
Having said all that I havent had any issues with my FX11 holding and I did design and make a riding anchor sail to keep tension on the anchor.
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:32 pm
by NiceAft
This is from West Marine.
https://www.westmarine.com/on/demandwar ... -Tests.pdf
Check out the graph on anchor testing analysis.
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:45 pm
by pitchpolehobie
Good review thats part of why I bought my fortress FX11. I dont doubt that when its properly set in sand, straight line hold is nothing short of fantastic.my concern is if a tide or wind shifts 180 that it wont reset as well as a Mantus M1 or similar. It most likely wont be an issue for me but i think having 30ft of chain and using good scope will mitigate any issues w a good anchor alarm. If i bought a new anchor again id get an 8 or 13lb Mantus M1
Re: New anchor needed
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:58 pm
by C Buchs
C Buchs wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:34 am
My boat came with a super light fluke anchor, 30 feet of chain, then a pyramid-shaped anchor weight, and then 75 feet of rode. It all fits with some room to spare. The fluke digs in and the chain/weight keeps it on the bottom. You can see the weight in our anchor locker in this picture:
When we make a short stop in shallow water, we will often just put out the anchor and chain, leaving the weight and rode in our locker like we did here. We've had a couple of instances where we haven't been able to get the anchor to set because the fluke got plugged with a big rock or a ball of grass. We've always been able to get it to set on the second try. We sail on the Columbia River (mostly sand bottom) and some local reservoirs (mud/sand/rocky bottom).
Jeff
I took a picture of my anchor setup in the locker of my
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Jeff