Anchor

[Infinity]

I have a 24ft boat and use the small size....hook up my brothers 26ft pontoon and my anchor holds both boats and never lets loose. love this thing, use to HATE anchoring up cause every anchor I owned would take a couple tries to get it set right, or you are dragging chain into the boat. I use the small, no chain with 1/2" braided rope. Havent had the need to use "stretchy" rope and I am on a busy lake with a lot of chop and wind at times, still no issues.

[Davidpsalt]

I just took delivery of a brand new GS22 from MarineMax here in Cumming GA and they provided me with a nice size Danforth, coated chain, and 150' of anchor line. Have been using it to just what you describe and I love it. Works great when used with the proper amount of line out - I store it under the Port side bow cushion - fits perfectly and am careful when deploying it and pulling it back in - any mud/clay from the bottom comes off easily when "dunking" the anchor in and out of the water before stowing it away. Works great for me.

[doug69]

I had a box anchor and lost it when I forgot I was anchored and ended up snapping it off with the prop. Bought a cheap one to replace it but it is terrible and want my box anchor back as they are so much better than other options. Does anyone know where to find these for affordable price up in Canada? Having a hard time finding them.


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[GMLIII]

I guess this thread is sort of like, "what are the best cleaning products to use". Many, many different opinions with one member trying to trump the other members as to what is the best cleaning product to use. Anyway although the box anchors are a good option and it has the ability to folded up to be stored in small areas, it still is made of exposed metal which could damage the gelcoat around the boat. As another anchor option, I chose the Greenfield tri-fluke design, rubber coated anchor with no chain. Weight 20 lb. It works great and I keep it in the port bow area with no problem.. Since it is rubber coated, there is no potential damage to the gelcoat.

[funkster]

I guess it all depends what you need from an anchor. If your doing your anchoring in a calm lake, most anything will work. I boat anywhere from a small calm lake to the Columbia river. I lost two anchors like picture above and then switched to a box anchor and it's been the best anchor I've used on a wakeboat. I do agree, extra care has to be taken into consideration with the exposed hooks and metal when close to gelcoat and vinyl.


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[scottb7]

Emergencies happen. I would go with best hold as possible where being used. And then figure out how to manage risk of gelcoat damage. GMLIII is correct in that you can cause some damage pretty quick with a box anchor. I have one and the folding is nice, but it is a bit awkward both to fold and slide into the bag it comes in. And dealing with in the bow and walkway is tough as these space are pretty narrow.

[wakejunky]

I actually have 2. I've lost a number of anchors mostly due to my own stupidity but, you learn. I anchor up every year for a a week long camping trip and it's at least one day of the week that the winds whip up to 20-25 mph. I've used traditional anchors and they just get dragged around even with the proper anchor length. Even with the proper length anchor line, is that the boat will swing 20-30 feet in either direction. The cove I anchor in is already tight and there are other boats that don't move as much (ie no wakeboards in boardrack acting as sails). So,I'll be "THE" boat in the cove that is swinging close to the next boat.
With the box anchor I don't have to let out as much line so, the swing isn't as drastic because I can keep the line tighter and the boat doesn't just drag it around.

[Infinity]

The box anchor does look like it would be a good weapon, nasty looking! I actually store it under one of the back seat cause I don't want to carry it to bow and I don't have anywhere to store up there anyway since I have ballast bag under front seats. I usually let it out from the swim platform and always pull it in from there.

[Blamey]

How do you tie your anchors to the boat? Do you just use the a cleat or do you use the bow eye?

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[scottb7]

I just use a cleat...And admittedly I am unable to learn and remember how to make even a couple simple "marine" knots. So I just do my best...

[Infinity]

For me, depends on direction of wind that day and which way the boat is pulling. I do tie to cleat...but if it will rub on gelcoat cause of direction, I either tie to bow eye, or one of the rear lifting rings. Freshwater lakes you can do it pretty much anywhere if not in a store, ocean or storm, you only want to tie to bow eye for several reasons.

[bandit628]

https://aymie-spitzer-r236.squarespa...cts/danik-hook

This thing is awesome. Just clip to bow eye and adjust rope length as needed. Easy!

[greggmck]

I will cast a vote for the box anchor. I have the large size that I have used with three G23s. We anchor in Lake Washington in Seattle where the water depth is about 150 ft. I have 250 ft of nylon anchor rope with no chain. As mentioned you do not need a chain on a box anchor.

Anyway I have anchored my G with 900lbs of lead, 8 adults in pretty windy conditions without so much as drifting a few feet. One time at Seafair I had two other boats tie up alongside. Three wakesurf boats were anchored to my single box anchor for four hours and we did not drift. If I had to purchase one again I would probably go with the smaller size just to have less weight to manage. With the small I would tell my buddies to get their own anchor .

I do store it in the rear, but tie up to the bow. I drop and recover the anchor from the rear, but only after I have tied it to the bow cleat. No reason to ever carry it through the boat.

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[RDT-G23]

[QUOTE=bandit628;n554459]https://aymie-spitzer-r236.squarespa...cts/danik-hook

This thing is awesome. Just clip to bow eye and adjust rope length as needed. We anchor in very shallow water, and I use a bow and stern anchor due to usually windy conditions. I always tie to the bow eye and stern lifting rings. These look like they will make adjustments ridiculously easy. My neighbor always ties his anchor to the pop up bow loop, and the rope has steadily "jacked up" his Sea Deck by rubbing on it... Thus, the bow eye is my preferred attachment spot...now with Danik Hook.

[CharlieP]

Firstly I commend you for caring about getting a the best anchor money can buy. FAR too many of my friends have cheap *** anchor set ups. And you can get into big time trouble in a hurry, you have to have an anchor that holds you from running aground or into others in high wind / wave /mechanical failure situations. An extra $50 bucks will save you a lot of grief.

I'd vote for a Bruce over a box anchor, and here's why.

1. I can't trust a box anchor in rocky bottoms. If I'm next to a rocky shore, that's when I MOST need my anchor to hold. However a Bruce claw anchor will hold in every bottom situation.
2. I've been in flotillas where my Bruce/claw anchor held and other guys box anchors broke loose even in mud. These things will hold the Queen Mary.
3. Stores easily in a small space. I have the 16 lb version and it easily stores in my low freeboard 2006 210.
4. Cleans easily. There is no where for dirt to get trapped.
5. Does not damage boat, There are no sharp corners or points to damage the gelcoat or vinyl.
6. Does not get caught in prop if I forget I'm anchored and take off. (don't ask, it happens easier than you think in my 3 ring circus on some days!)

Lewmar Claw Anchor
by Lewmar
Link: http://a.co/aTflw65

Chain is as important as your anchor. Make sure you have 15' of good a good sized galvanized.
Best place is Home Depot.

A Danik hook is worth it's weight in gold.
Slide Anchor Danik-Hook Stainless Steel, Easy to Use, Knotless Anchor System with Quick Release (Rope Not Included), Holds 8000 lb.
by Slide Anchor
Link: http://a.co/9dGJhsW

Great anchor line for the price. For your G 23 I'd get 1/2". Proper scope is 7:1 or 7' of line to every 1' of water. Multiple the deepest you'd ever want to anchor x 7.
Extreme Max BoatTector Premium Double Braid Nylon Anchor Line with Thimble, White & Gold
by Extreme Max
Link: http://a.co/1IQ5Vtb

Here is the trick for properly rigging a Bruce / Claw. This will save it from getting caught under a rock or tree. Funny old chap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoTmy6yYdlQ