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I recently Bought an 18ft center console fishing boat. My question is, what size anchor do I need? I will be in salt water around Key West FL. Also, what Type, Grapple, or fluke type? Thank you for any answers you all provide
I use a 6lb Seacure for my flats boat, I would probably look at the 13lb model for your boat with ample rode. I fish the Keys alot and this thing has never let go, it also lets you hook at the top so you can pull it out of the coral.
If the bottom is soft (sand, silt, nud) a fluke anchor is tops. the manufacturer will recommend a size. I would think 8-10# would be correct. If you go out in wind or current, go up a size and add 5' of chain.
well yes and no, there are restricted anchor free zones that obviously you can't but most of the keys is coral and you can outside these areas, but I agree you should try not to.
