Anchor mount

[turtonr]

Where do most people mount their anchor? (26M)

[James V]

On the M the 13 (US)pound fluke will fit in the chain locker. After that almost anything happens. I think that a 13 pound anchor is to small for storm winds. For day it is fine.

I put in a longer bow roller and have an anchor on it. I also have one on the stern. I have the stern rail seats, a bucket for the rode and chain and a 4 inch PVC pipe to hold the anchor.

[Morimaro]

I fitted an anchor holder (from West marine) on the pushpit, so the anchor hangs out front, after a while it became a pain catching mooring lines etc so I went back to storing the anchor (Fortress) in the locker along with the rode (chain and rope).
Regarding weight of anchor for increased holding power, my understanding is that the best way to increase holding capability is to go to all chain rode. This increases the catenary effect on the anchor and gives a longer length of chain laying on the bottom making the whole anchor system more effective.
As we rarely anchor overnight I stuck to the chain/rope rode.
Cheers
Morris

[James V]

The "all chain increased holding" decrease as the wind picks up until the chain is off the bottom, then you rely only on anchor. Most of the time this is above 25 mph when you do not want to move the boat and quite often at night for me.

It is best to get the biggest anchor for the harshest conditions that you expect. I still have my smaller anchors on board incase I need them.

All chain helps in underwater cutting situations like coral and props and people. It does not bring up as much mud at rode (rope).

[live2shift]

The fortress model F-11 fits perfectly in the M anchor well, and is factory rated for our boat length. This is a highly rated, high quality anchor and very light weight aluminum. I was also able to pick up a 15' length of galvie chain and 200' nylon rode package on Ebay for 60 buck shipped. I got the FX-11 for the lowest cost around at boatfix. This is not a hurricane anchor but should be great for most applications.

[pokerrick1]

IMHO there is no such thing as a hurricane anchor (I know some are called that) Ask someone (like me) who has seen boats that were in the water in New Orleans after Katrina that wound up in the parking lots at Harrahs Casino (what a sight)!!

Rick

[puggsy]

I fitted a length of PVC plumbing pipe to the outside of the pulpit and fixed it to the SS rail with SS 'U' bolts.
I think this pic shows it.


Puggsy 06

[tangentair]

...I think this pic shows it....

Puggsy 06

I have always thought our north channel (where Superior, Huron, and Michigan meet) was some of the most idealic sailing - but if you keep posting these pictures and Mark keeps finding snakes, I may have to change my mind - at least your crocs don't sun on the foredeck.

I have my danforth anchor (I think it is 14#) in the anchor locker on a too short length of 100 ft nylon. I tell myself I can make up for that by using 10# kellet (an old exercise barbell) that I tie on half way. But since I only anchor in water less than 20 ft deep for now I get by. I have not solved the stern anchor storage problem so it is in a box in the aft berth for now.

[pokerrick1]

My stern anchor (never been used either) is also in a plastic box, but in the Vee berth - - -I sleep in the aft berth.

Rick

[Terry]

I was once advised that one should have a length of chain equal to the length of their boat and then may use nylon rode with that, of course a good anchor is advisable too. I use 15# danforth with 25' chain & 200' nylon rode and now I think I will get a 5-10 # mushroom anchor to slide down the nylon rode and stop at the end of the chain just to hold the full length of chain down on the bottom. Perhaps I may attach a messenger line to the mushroom so that I can pull/slide it back up the rode before lifting the anchor.

[pokerrick1]

I was once advised that one should have a length of chain equal to the length of their boat and then may use nylon rode with that, of course a good anchor is advisable too. I use 15# danforth with 25' chain & 200' nylon rode and now I think I will get a 5-10 # mushroom anchor to slide down the nylon rode and stop at the end of the chain just to hold the full length of chain down on the bottom. Perhaps I may attach a messenger line to the mushroom so that I can pull/slide it back up the rode before lifting the anchor.

Congratulations Admiral Terry

What you have is EXACTLY what I have for the bow. I really don't think you NEED that mushroom to keep the chain on the bottom - - - but, of course, it wouldn't hurt.

Rick

[tangentair]

....... I use 15# danforth with 25' chain & 200' nylon rode and now I think I will get a 5-10 # mushroom anchor to slide down the nylon rode and stop at the end of the chain just to hold the full length of chain down on the bottom.....

Actually you might want to read over this web page about kellits. You would be much better off holding that mushroom about half way down rather than letting it go to the bottom.

on edit:
this was "borrowed" from a NZ website and really explains the principle. I have linked to the site so they get credit for the work.

[puggsy]

My PVC pipe idea works just as well for a stern anchor. The shaft just sits in the pipe with the flukes over the edge, facing outwards. The chain can stay attached and just doubles up. Then all that has to be stowed, either in a well or coiled and bound, is the rode. And ALWAYS easy to get to.
In my own case, I have not yet has cause to use a stern anchor...

Puggsy 06

[hart]

I have the same type PVC holders Puggsy describes on the bow as installed by the PO.



If you enlarge the picture and look closely, the holder on the port side has a slit cut down the center. This is to allow the larger danforth anchor to slide down further and keep from fouling the jib. I haven't tried it yet, but that's what the PO told me. Not sure of the size anchor. One fits in the anchor locker, but just barely and one is too big for the locker. So far I've left the big one at home.

[Scott]

Hart,

I couldn't help but notice the pulpit extension that allows you to trailer with the spreaders attached. Very cool mod. That hasn't been discussed as an option to avoid bending spreaders.