Settle an argument re: anchors

[haknslash]

Yup we keep ours in the bag as well when not in use. Love the fact it can fold up and takes up minimal room.

[Jimm]

See, I knew I would get a concensus of informed opinions from y'all. Thanks for the help. A box anchor was not in the original argument but now I can be right for sure! Already ordered one.

[Prospersigman]

Don't forget a Danik Hook along with your Box Anchor. Throw the box anchor in, clip the Danik hook on to the eye on the front done.

https://www.amazon.com/Danik-Hook-St...s%2C187&sr=8-1

[996scott]

I don't use a chain with the box anchor. It's designed so that it doesn't require one. From their website:

"The Box Anchor is a state of the art offshore boating anchor that brings anchoring to a new level of sophistication by allowing you to have more control over the placement of your boat, regardless of the situation. It requires no chain and only a fraction of the line used for a traditional Danforth anchor, making the Box Anchor easier to handle than most other boat anchors available."

As for rope thickness I use a 1/2" rope. It's overkill for our size boat but better safe than sorry. A good rule of thumb for anchor rope thickness is 1/8" rope diameter for every 9' of boat.

that's awesome, thanks.

[schwan]

Yep, I second the danik hook, works great. I have the metal one, but a buddy has the smaller plastic one and it has been working too.

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[haknslash]

Don't forget a Danik Hook along with your Box Anchor. Throw the box anchor in, clip the Danik hook on to the eye on the front done.

https://www.amazon.com/Danik-Hook-St...s%2C187&sr=8-1

Oooh I need that! That will take the stress off my bow cleat when the boat starts to bounce from waves.

[Surf Wagon]

Don't forget a Danik Hook along with your Box Anchor. Throw the box anchor in, clip the Danik hook on to the eye on the front done.

https://www.amazon.com/Danik-Hook-St...s%2C187&sr=8-1

I didn't order it for being afraid it was a gimmick. Must have!

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[Branden967]

I didn't order it for being afraid it was a gimmick. Must have!

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I thought the same thing too! 40 bucks for the hook...to many puns there.

[Turbinesurgeon]

I got this shore spike too. Very nice to have.


https://www.slideanchor.com/all-products/shore-spike


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[Surf Wagon]

I got this shore spike too. Very nice to have.


https://www.slideanchor.com/all-products/shore-spike


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Agreed

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