Anchor recomendations for a 21 cc

[Thumper]

Just backed in a Hydra-sport 212. Need basic duty anchor. Cape Cod waters. Thinking about this:

 

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/157160136msk.htm?bct=t13037503%3Bcidocking%3Bcianc hor

 

But is 3/8 enough? Is 8# enough or go to 13#.

 

I've used "Danforth" types my whole life so planning on this style but currious as to what you guys think is the right combination.

 

Also what about the "backup"????

 

[Bill A]

I think you can do better buying the pieces separately.

I would go with the 13#, and at least 6' of chain, and 300' of 3/8 line.

[Al Sears]

Not familiar with depth of water you will be operating in, our Power Squadron teaches a ratio of 7/1 for anchor line in Boat Smart course, I do agree that you can beat the price you posted by buying individually and I do feel you should have a back up anchor ,I have 19cc and have 13 lb on bow 6ft chain on 275' 3/8 line and Keep a 10lb in five gallon bucket with 100' of 3/8 line w/ 5ft chain, Water here is Shallow , Our Local Wal Mart has real good boating dept with all one usually needs,Yes I know many not fond this place ,how ever nearest Boaters World store is 65 mile one way. Sounds like Nice Boat

[Wayne Tj]

IMO, the Fortress aluminum anchor is the best Danforth anchor on the market. I use the 4 lb FX-7 for a 23' and she holds extremely well, including dark soft mud. This anchor can be had for about $80 - don't pay West Marine $125 for it.

 

Use at least 7/16" rode, as it is much more forgiving on the hands, even though you don't need anything more than 3/8" for your boat.

 

Chain is very important to get the anchor to set when drifting. Get at least 8-10' of 3/8 galvanized from Home Depot. Don't buy it from a marine supply, you just pay more for the same thing.

 

As far as scope goes, 7:1 is what you need to overnighting - but you won't be doing much of that in 21 footer. For fishing, even in 3-5 knot rips, all you need is about 3:1 and more often than not, much less. I keep 300' of 7/16" for my primary anchor in the bow locker. For backup and possible emergency I keep 600' of 3/8" and a second Fortress anchor in a milk crate stored in the console.

[ZacS]

i agree with everyting posted, especially wayne tj.

 

if you shop for line online, you can get some good deals.

[Thumper]

Great information, any suggestions for best anchor line prices online?

 

Again many thanks, I'll splurge for the more expensive but less weight fortress.

 

J

[alaskansteve]

Get yourself a Bruce anchor or one of the knock offs now made of the bruce design. They hold get with out using a lot of scope, for anchor line use a good heavy double braid nylon, its EZ on the hands when pulling and it flakes down like snot into a small box or anchor locker.

[Wayne Tj]

Alaskasteve,

 

Bruce anchor would be my first choice for a larger boat that has a pulpit or storage space for it, but for a 21 footer its overkill.

[alaskansteve]

You can never have too much anchor

[canyondiver]

You can never have too much anchor

 

Amen!

[rogerstg]

Alaskasteve,

 

Bruce anchor would be my first choice for a larger boat that has a pulpit or storage space for it, but for a 21 footer its overkill.

 

I've got a hydrobubble which is a type of bruce/plow on a 20ft boat. It works very well, especially in areas of sand/mud/weeds that normally fouls the flukes of a danforth style. It sets fast and doesn't have movable flukes to foul.