Anchors

[BamaMojo]

I am looking to buy an anchor that actually works. I currently have a Navy style anchor that does not do well with my Mojo, any suggestions? Thanks in advance


2012 Mojo

[millerda68]

I have been using a small sized box anchor on our LSV for the past couple of summers. I have been very pleased with it and it seems to hold well on the windy days.

I did not purchase through here, but here is a link with some information on them:
https://www.slideanchor.com/Hlm_Shop...1-c5e749bb8688

[mikenehrkorn]

The only one I've ever heard of that worked very well is the box anchor. I finally picked one up this off season but no experience with it yet. I'm sure some others will chime in with details.

[smorris7]

Box Anchor is the ONLY way to go. Folds up easily for storage. Once deployed the boat will not move. http://www.overtons.com/modperl/prod...Anchor&i=38806

[jester]

With an anchor it comes into where you use it at. Are you using it in a river or lake? is the bottom made up of a hard surface or lots of sticks and stumps or sand or something soft? Also you might have the correct anchor but need to let out more line. The rule is 7 to 1. For every foot deep you let out 7 feet of line. Granted most people do not follow this and get a bigger anchor with more weight.

[parrothd]

Don't forget the chain, this helps the anchor set..

[Rakkasan]

I use just a 18lb river anchor. Has worked well for my LSV in several GA lakes as well at Lake Martin AL. As said before if you let enough line out don't think there's a problem. Has held overnight for me many times but also have a screw anchor for the overnights.

[BamaMojo]

With an anchor it comes into where you use it at. Are you using it in a river or lake? is the bottom made up of a hard surface or lots of sticks and stumps or sand or something soft? Also you might have the correct anchor but need to let out more line. The rule is 7 to 1. For every foot deep you let out 7 feet of line. Granted most people do not follow this and get a bigger anchor with more weight.

The anchor I have drags unless it catches a root or something. I am not sure that it is large enough for the weight of my boat.


2012 Mojo

[gregski]

When you say a navy anchor, do you mean the classic navy tattoo kind with two big hooks? I've never seen anyone actually use one of those on a lake. I use a Danforth/fluke anchor in muddy conditions. I used to struggle getting it to set until I added the chain and started letting out more line. Both are important to get any anchor to "bite". Now I can easily set it and it holds great. I might consider the box anchor if I had to buy new, but I have no desire to replace what I have.

[trayson]

I have been using a small sized box anchor

The only one I've ever heard of that worked very well is the box anchor.

Box Anchor is the ONLY way to go. Folds up easily for storage. Once deployed the boat will not move.

^^^^^^^THIS.

Box Anchor.

Toss it over the side, crack open a cold beverage and be happy you're staying put.

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