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Now that the boating season is winding down in the northeast US, I am looking towards certain enhancements to my boat over the winter. Top of the list is a windlass and a suitable anchor/rode to go with it.
I have scoped out a windlass (Lewmar V700) and various hardware. Project budget is around $1600 and it is 'Admiral approved'. I knew that making her haul up the anchor this season would do the trick
One aspect that is 'up in the air' is the type of anchor. . . .
I currently use a Danforth (fluke) anchor, which is fine in sand, but has issues with mud (too hard to retrieve) and seaweed/rocky (too hard to set).
Many of the Formula 330's that came with a windlass installed had Claw (Bruce) anchors. (I'm thinking because they fit nicely to the shape of the bow . . . but maybe there was more to it :noidea: )
Lots of boats that I see in the area have Plow (Delta) anchors.
There are some newer style anchors, but they seem to be pricey
I have searched the Internet for various reviews/ratings of anchor types with mixed results. My inclination is to go with the Plow (Delta) type, but I am not sure how it will all work out with the bow roller installation, etc. I was considering going with the Claw style, since it is what Formula used, but various sources of ratings that I have come across put them somewhat low on the ratings scale.
I am wondering if anyone has a more definitive source for anchor ratings or other advice on this project. I anchor in sand when available, but also find myself in mud, seaweed and rocky situations.
I will probably start a thread once I get rolling on this for real . . . still in the planning stages. TIA for any input.
I have scoped out a windlass (Lewmar V700) and various hardware. Project budget is around $1600 and it is 'Admiral approved'. I knew that making her haul up the anchor this season would do the trick
One aspect that is 'up in the air' is the type of anchor. . . .
I currently use a Danforth (fluke) anchor, which is fine in sand, but has issues with mud (too hard to retrieve) and seaweed/rocky (too hard to set).
Many of the Formula 330's that came with a windlass installed had Claw (Bruce) anchors. (I'm thinking because they fit nicely to the shape of the bow . . . but maybe there was more to it :noidea: )
Lots of boats that I see in the area have Plow (Delta) anchors.
There are some newer style anchors, but they seem to be pricey
I have searched the Internet for various reviews/ratings of anchor types with mixed results. My inclination is to go with the Plow (Delta) type, but I am not sure how it will all work out with the bow roller installation, etc. I was considering going with the Claw style, since it is what Formula used, but various sources of ratings that I have come across put them somewhat low on the ratings scale.
I am wondering if anyone has a more definitive source for anchor ratings or other advice on this project. I anchor in sand when available, but also find myself in mud, seaweed and rocky situations.
I will probably start a thread once I get rolling on this for real . . . still in the planning stages. TIA for any input.