Hello, I want to buy an anchor for use on sandy / mucky bottoms. The boat is a 27' Baja (4,400 lbs). What kind should I buy???
2007-12-10 03:31:58 · 5 answers · asked by Michigan T 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
It's the sandy/mucky bottoms we have an especially difficult time anchoring, and even more difficult on a windy day.
Would something like this work?
http://www.bellrpg.net/KENSSPORTS/MA/grouppart.asp?MAJ=027&PRI=004&SEC=420&GRP=73984
Is this considered a "sand anchor"?
2007-12-10 05:07:45 · update #1
Also, if I order the anchor above, what model # would I need?
This is a Christmas gift, so I don't want to ask my guy these questions or he'll guess!!
2007-12-10 05:14:47 · update #2
I looked at the anchor you were looking at and this is the anchor I have on my boat that weighs about 5,000 LBs. It does a great job on both mud, sand, and rock. I would get the model 13 as you don't want to get the flukes to short. This anchor is not real heavy. I have a 4 ft. chain attached which helps set the anchor. Good luck.
2007-12-10 14:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Carl K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your anchor is in a busy area or a spot near commercial fishing guys, tie a jug to the like to your anchor, with your phone number- don't forget to grind your number into your anchor, too! I used to own a commercial fishing boat. I brought 10-15 anchors up in my gear every year. Good side income, selling 'em to people, but I always called if there was a number attached. A roast beef sandwich and a 6-pack was what I demanded in return.
2016-05-22 11:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The anchor is listed for size of boat on anchor > It's the chain that holds the boat as no rode should be touching the bottom as it will cut or damage>At least 20 of 5/16 chain>I use all chain for the Caribbean & Bahamas with a short rode>>
2007-12-10 04:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 16 lb Danforth type for general use. I have had very good results with a claw anchor on mucky bottoms, not so good with a plow. The claw should be around 24 lbs. In my experience, anchors one size larger than recommended by the mfgrs aren't just a good idea, they are essential.
2007-12-10 03:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by steve what 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a true sand anchor for a 22' offshore boat. This dude weighs only 10 pounds but angles into the sand. The harder you pull on it, the further it goes into the sand.
2007-12-10 04:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋