Re: Anchor recommendation for 24' cabin cruiser
Sounds like a lot of support for the 14lb Danforth I proposed. I'm thinking maybe I'll do that with 150ft of 1/2" line instead of 100ft if it will work in the anchor rode locker and we'll up the chain length from 6ft to 8ft. Damn near everyone around here has a "chain free" anchor rode or rarely maybe 4ft or so, so that will put most to shame in the anchor department. I'll always have the 25lb Danforth stowed away in the engine compartment or maybe secured to the bow for a secondary anchor and will plan to put out two anchors if overnighting at anchor.
I'm a fan of the
Lewmar Claw anchor. I have a 16.5# and have never had it drag in either sand or mud. It is pretty heavy so it may not be your best option if you don't have a windless and pulpit.
You can see in the pics I posted in post #1 that I have a pulpit, but no windlass. This particular anchor was one I was considering also as a matter of fact. I'm already looking at 14lb'er, 2.5lbs isn't far off. I may even pick it up in addition to the Danforth. This price is pretty good in my opinion and I would like to try another style anchor. Or I guess if I was gonna shell out for two I could even consider just getting ONE of these instead:
Lewmar Delta Fast-Set Anchor, 14 lbs 0057406 - iboats, though this idea doesn't rank as high for me.
That sounds about right, tho a bit more chain would be desirable.
Addressed, I think. We're gonna add a couple more feet.
carribean soul, I'd agree that as much rope as possible is advisable, but the OP's anchor locker probably won't accommodate 300' of it
I find this statement to be true. Though I guess a guy could always store more above deck somewhere or maybe pull the excess of the boat end into the cabin though the access door to the rode locker?. I do usually overkill most things, but I think this may be one that I might just settle for "just right". No real deep water around here, but what do you guys think of that thought?
your rode should be sized for a 10:1 scope. so if your in 30' of water, 300' of rode.
I am running a 13# danforth, 8' of chain, and 200' of rode for the front anchor, and a 13#, 8' chain and 150' for the aft anchor,
I am however in 15' of water.
your 14# anchor will do fine. I would go with 8-10' of chain. as for mounting the anchor, I use anchor chocks and a velcro tie wrap.
Thanks for the sound advise Mr.Danforth LOL. I can make out the previous residence of anchor chocks on my pulpit. I was considering that (don't think that will fit there with the current setup and the 14lb'er) or maybe one of these
https://windline.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=117, but I'll plan to start a new thread on this topic. I believe it could be a popular one.
Going the cheapest route on an anchor may be a bit of false economy.
Advise heeded and I certainly am aware, though I don't think a person needs a BMW to drive on the roadway, when my Ford works just fine. That's all I'm sayin' here. I am planning on using two anchors, one of which is a 25lb Danforth, when not attending to the boat. I plan to put them both off the bow at 60 degrees apart.
Beach your boat? I have never beached mine but put a KeelGuard on anyway.
I'll consider that for the future. I've researched that and I read somewhere here that the ones you can apply yourself tend to come off. Don't know if that's true, but I'm not looking to pay for someone else to put one on if so.
I really do appreciate you guys sharing your learned knowledge on this matter. Real world experience is much better than looking at a sizing guide that says a 9lb'er will be sufficient, which I didn't really think was true. :eagerness:
