Settle an argument re: anchors

[Prospersigman]

1000% Box anchor, throw it in and done.

[Turbinesurgeon]

I’d also agree on the box anchor. It’s rocky where I’m at and that anchor works great. I can imagine that it would work even better in the sand.


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[Surgical_ass]

I use the Richter anchor. It's been flawless for us. The part of the lake we hang out can get very busy with lots of wake and wind. It's never budged. Mud bottom

[996scott]

i have a box anchor as well but i'm wondering what you guys use as far as a chain and rope go? do you use a chain or just a rope? And how thick of a rope do you use?

[Surgical_ass]

i have a box anchor as well but i'm wondering what you guys use as far as a chain and rope go? do you use a chain or just a rope? And how thick of a rope do you use?

I use about 2.5' of heavy duty chain then attached anchor rope to it. The rope has a pre made metal eye that I attached to the chain.

[Turbinesurgeon]

i have a box anchor as well but i'm wondering what you guys use as far as a chain and rope go? do you use a chain or just a rope? And how thick of a rope do you use?

1/2” rope. Overkill but easier to pull up


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[Isaguel]

I do need an anchor that works better than the mushroom anchor I use now. Just so I am clear, is this what you are referring to as a box anchor:

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Max-3...s%2C184&sr=8-3

ANd quick question, it seems most of the posts suggest this works beter in muddy or rocky bottom. WHat about bottoms with vegetation or sunken branches and other obstacles. Is there a risk of it getting stuck and unable to pull out. Should we have 2 different types of anchors depending on the lake we plan to go to. We have many lakes in Minnesota some are rocky sandy, some are very rich in vegetation and other bottom objects.

[schwan]

Yes that's the box anchor, make sure it's the small size, you don't want/need bigger. A small has held two wake boats and a pontoon tied together on a windy day. I've tried every anchor and the box works best. I'm in MN and our lake is weedy, the box anchor is easier than others at getting out of the weeds.

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[haknslash]

i have a box anchor as well but i'm wondering what you guys use as far as a chain and rope go? do you use a chain or just a rope? And how thick of a rope do you use?

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.

[schwan]

Also I was going to say my box anchor came with a vinyl bag with mesh that drains, works great for storage.

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