What Anchor are you guys using?

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-31-2007, 9:23 AM

I have a one of those 2 blade ones thats supposed to dig into the bottom, but it totally sucks, I keep drifint whenever I try to anchor.. is there a better anchor out there that someone can recommend that works for them?

(boss210) · (boss210) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-31-2007, 9:32 AM

is your anchor coated with the rubber stuff?? if it is that's why it doesn't stick. Also if you use 5' of chain and anchor rope (its a stretchable rope) just about any size anchor will work. Also I carry 2, one for the lakes one for the river.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 05-31-2007, 9:40 AM

The best no matter what is a Box Anchor.

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-31-2007, 9:43 AM

Phillip, no rubber coating, and I have 5 foot of chain and then rope..

Shane, whats a box anchor?

(tuneman) · (tuneman) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 05-31-2007, 9:43 AM

If you're referring to a navy anchor when you say "2 blade", they are pretty much worthless. I use three bladed river anchors. One in front and one in back. They hold really well for me.

bocephus 05-31-2007, 9:44 AM

Box Anchor

(carcrz) · (carcrz) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 05-31-2007, 9:58 AM

I use the same river anchor on ours & it is worthless IMO. It just drags us right along if there is any wind at all.

(boss210) · (boss210) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-31-2007, 10:01 AM

here in the sacramento river we have a currant of 7mph. I use the standard $25.00 anchor with 10' of bungy line and rope and my anchor stays all day. If you use enough lead rope just about any anchor will hold. 10` for every 1` of water I think is the rule.

(jusstty) · (jusstty) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 05-31-2007, 10:04 AM

Box anchor

(iridelow1998) · (iridelow1998) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-31-2007, 10:07 AM

Box anchor combined with sand spike.

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-31-2007, 10:07 AM

this is the anchor im using

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(boss210) · (boss210) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-31-2007, 10:09 AM

that has the rubber coating on it if you have the same one as in the picture.

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 05-31-2007, 10:27 AM

big mushroom anchor with an anchor buddy system. It has never broken loose, even in a variety of bottom conditions.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 05-31-2007, 10:27 AM

Bocephus, got it right, does not move in a 7 mph current or multiple same time passes from boats that are slammed. Rig it with bungee and tie it to shore.

(priorlakemn) · (priorlakemn) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 05-31-2007, 10:31 AM

Box anchor

(woreout) · (woreout) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 05-31-2007, 10:50 AM

This would work great!
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(michael_h) · (michael_h) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-31-2007, 10:52 AM

that will work fine just get an anchor buddy toss the anchor off the front of the boat and back in and its set...

(wakejunky) · (wakejunky) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 05-31-2007, 11:48 AM

I use a Fortress anchor. Light because it's aluminum and it holds real well. This has been discussed before. Do a search.

Chris
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www.wakejunky.com

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-31-2007, 12:23 PM

Tower speakers have been discussed before too, but its a common new thread that pops up daily..

Thanks captain obvious

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(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-31-2007, 12:23 PM

dont take that the wrong way

(evansw6) · (evansw6) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-31-2007, 12:27 PM

Box anchor with an anchor buddy rope is the way to go. I just put my setup to the test last weekend and it held my Supra in place in 35 mph winds with 4 foot swells. Not a good time making it make to shore though. I couldn't make it to the trailer and hand to tie to a dock. the boat next to mine sunk over night. I was all good though.

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-31-2007, 12:40 PM

jesus, where were you?

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 05-31-2007, 1:03 PM

^^^^^^^^

Heaven, what ya need?

(evansw6) · (evansw6) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-31-2007, 1:12 PM

I was on the Columbia River in Washington state. You just never know there with the canyons that line the river. It was glass all the next day. Go figure.