Best Anchor Setup for 22 Classic

[FASTEDDIE]

May we have some options on the best anchor package for the 22 Classic.Type ,brand , rope diameter ,metal chain leader , best place to buy. What do you recommend?
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[Barry Phillips]

Hi Ed, I keep a small Quik-Set anchor and about 50' of .5 line line on the boat, no chain. This setup is light weight and and has short flukes, so it fit nicely in the well between the seats. I would not trust it in a storm, but works great for a day at the beach. Hooks up great in mud or sand. I use a much larger fluke style with a 100' line when the boat is unattented. Lake George has a hard bottom, so I'm not sure what type an anchor well work, my anchors are to light weight and the flukes have nothing to hook in to. I don't think you want to carry around a 100 pound iron weight in your 22. When my boat isn't on the trailer its on it's mooring with a 300' I beam which is kept in place by a another 100' drag anchor on 15' of chain.

SO-SLO

[Barry Phillips]

Forgot, try westmarine or overtons.com, they sell whole kits line and all. If you call them they may be able to advise you better concerning the rocky bottom at LG.
SO-SLO

[Ranman]

I've been contemplating buying one of the "box anchors" you see advertised in Powerboat. I've heard they got great reviews. The require no chain and are collapsable. ANyone out there hav any experience with one of these?

http://www.slideanchor.com/box.html

[mattyboy]

a guy in cement shoes works here in NY eek! wink :D
Eddie you should have 4 times the line for the depth of water hope you ain't trying to anchor off the sagamore!!!!! wink :D

I have an 8lb mushroom anchor for the 16 it works well mud and sand not in rocks though

west marine has a foldable 8lb grappling anchor that I have looked at looks like a one timer to me!!!


Matty

[Dr. Dan]

:cool: Eddie.........Assuming Lake George has a bottom to Anchor to.....we were directed to use a standard Danforth Anchor, 13 Lbs, with a 4' to 6' chain.....and a standard Rode of 100 Lineal feet!
The Rule is 7 times your depth for length of Rode! An the Chain is critical for keeping the scope of the line close to the bottom, this is what gives your Anchor holding power! We have a small Anchor Bag to keep it in and a small spool, to keep it on....it works great....I will show you in September or if I have it out this weekend I can take a shot of it an email you.
Boating mostly in the Bay we anchor in coves alot...we may even aquire a second Anchor for those serious nights... wink ...Doc

[wintersux]

Have a box anchor. Folds up in its own little mesh bag with the line. Holds very well in mud,sand. Not sure about rock. Feels more secure that the danforth I used to have. Use it for overnight stays. Overall, I am comfortable with the setup when I use it.

[RedDog]

I've always heard that the best anchor is the Merc 7.4L package :D

[mattyboy]

Dr Dan did a check you're right i was told 4 times
but commander Bob says 7:1
from combander bob website
www.commanderbob.com (http://www.commanderbob.com)

ANCHORING AND GROUND TACKLE


Remember, an anchor is more than just something to hold you in place while the kids take a dip. It can be a life-saver if you get caught out in heavy weather and are in danger of being blown into a treacherous shore or reef.

Don't forget to tie off the bitter end of your anchor rode before lowering the anchor. There are already plenty of anchors on the bottom. It's better that you keep it with the boat.

Choose an anchor for the size and type of your boat, and the type of bottom you'll be operating in most of the time.

When anchoring, don't wind up and fling the anchor into the water. Lower it slowly to the bottom, and then let your boat drift or power back slowly to set the anchor. You need at least five feet of anchor line (rode) for every foot of distance from your deck to the sea floor. In a wind or waves, you should have a 7:1 ratio, or scope, of anchor line to depth of water. In other words, in 30 feet of water, you'll need at least 210 feet of line to safely anchor. Never anchor only from the stern. If a stern anchor is deemed advisable, for example in an area where swing is limited, then anchor from the stern only after a bow anchor has been firmly set, and then keep a close watch for changing wind direction. A wind off the stern can cause waves to break over the transom and swamp the boat.

If you're anchoring in for the night, be sure and show your anchor light. Check to make sure you have adequate room to swing around your anchor if the wind should change.

When your anchor is set and the boat has steadied on the anchor, eyeball a spot in the distance relative to something close to you on the boat. For example, standing in a certain spot, look across one particular cleat toward a signal tower on shore. Then check that same relative position 15 minutes later. If they no longer line up, and you can't attribute the difference to normal boat swing, you're probably adrift.

Store your ground tackle (anchor, rode, chain) where its fairly accessible. In an emergency, you'll be glad you're able to get to it quickly.
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Matty

[MOP]

I have one of these with 50 foot of 3/8 soft lay nylon it holds in grass sand and rocks it folds and slips into it baig real easy. My bud has one of the box anchors and curses about it nipping his fingers and it sucks in grass.

http://www.allaboutboating.com/store/products/productDisplay.asp?manufacturer=ATTWOOD&model=GRAPNEL+FOLDING+ANCHORS

[Scubado]

I have a Box Anchor for my 22ZX. It is by far better than any other anchor out there in my opinion.

I've used it in the sand, mud, and rocks (lakes, rivers, Pacific Ocean with 6 foot swells and high winds) and it holds great in all of these environments. It is amazing to dive down and actually see how this anchor performs. It instantly resets itself with wind and current changes. It actually buries itself in the sand and mud without having to set it with the boat. It will not hang up in the rocks. It's the Viagra of anchors; you can always get it up. I have dozens of fluke style anchors that I have recovered in the rocks while scuba diving.

The best part about the box anchor is that collapses into a small bag, no chain is required because this anchor sets itself so well. Chain will help the performance of any anchor (the weight of the chain acts like a shock absorber in the waves) and I recommend it if you are expecting very adverse conditions (not anything you'll experience on a day trip in your 22 Classic). Chain and sharp edges of an anchor don't mix the treasured finish on a Donzi. The more rope you have the better with any anchor...

Buy a Box Anchor, you won't be sorry!

[Ranman]

Thanks Scub. I'm sold.