trouble anchoring

[Capt. Debbie]

Not sure if weight is accurate. Surface area of flukes is dispositive.

Know anything about Fortess Anchors? They are 1/2 the weight and same size. They rely, as they should, on the chain keeping it flat to the bottom.


The chain is the secret. The more the better.

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You use a danforth anchor in a wreck anchoring? Really? Been around marina for decades and never saw a bent anchor shank. Should try a grapple type anchor with bendable Re bar tines. Those don't use chain as it would foul and get hung up secure and defeat the purpose of having bendable tines.

Originally Posted by MrAC1980

Try to find out the weight of your anchor. I used to try to get away with my old 6lb anchor from my 19ft bayliner for my 21ft and it used to slide on me. Went up to 8lb and never had a problem since. If unsure of weight, try to weigh it or take a pic and post it here. And make sure its not bent at all. Once the shaft gets bent from getting stuck in a wreck or something its trash. I've tried to straighten them out and it never works right again.

[Rob B]

like others said use plenty of chain, we use 10' on a 21' boat and never have a problem. also we don't have to put out the 7-1 either.

[Capt. Debbie]

SPOT ON! The more chain the better.

The chain lessens scope meaning you normally don't have to carry around 400 feet of anchor line for just 50 feet of water.

3 and even on less windy days even a scope 2:1 will work.

[MrAC1980]

Originally Posted by Capt. Frank

You use a danforth anchor in a wreck anchoring? Really? Been around marina for decades and never saw a bent anchor shank. Should try a grapple type anchor with bendable Re bar tines. Those don't use chain as it would foul and get hung up secure and defeat the purpose of having bendable tines.

Really have to ask this??
Anyone who has done a lot of wreck fishing has had a double anchor slide on them and get stuck in a wreck...
BTW - Guess the Charter boat who's anchor I found stuck in a wreck scuba diving two years ago didn't get your memo either! LOL...