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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Anchors, Power Anchors (Power Pole and Talon) and Windlass => Topic started by: Bahi on April 02, 2008, 04:14:30 AM

Title: Anchor weight & design for 170 Osprey
Post by: Bahi on April 02, 2008, 04:14:30 AM: I lost my anchor, during my last fishing trip. My 33 lbs fluke was doing great, especially in rough sea, but too heavy to carry & too large to store.

Anyway, I would like to buy a new anchor for my 17', before weekend. When I checked Doha marine shops, the salesmen suggested #8 fluke for 17'-24' boats, but I was confused between #13 (14 lbs) & #8 (9 lbs). I also found a 15.5 lbs CQR, but I never tried this model before. :?

What do you suggest, weight & design wise?
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Post by: RickK on April 02, 2008, 05:00:29 AM: I would say a Danforth type in the 9LB range would be fine. I'd add about 6-10ft of chain at the anchor and that should do you.
Title: Anchor Size for 170
Post by: RickK on April 02, 2008, 08:49:59 PM: BTW Bahi, I have a Danforth twice as big as you need I'm not using right now that I could sell you. Want me to throw it in my check-in bag? :lol:
Title: Anchor
Post by: GoneFission on April 03, 2008, 09:47:40 AM: My suggestion would be a Danforth type anchor of 8-9 lbs. with 4-6 feet of heavy chain and 3/8" nylon rode. Something like this:

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/GoneFission/2666329.jpg)

Hope this helps - see ya on the water!
Title: Anchor size for 170
Post by: slim on April 03, 2008, 10:04:22 AM: this is what I use for my 19 6 an it's great. Even in rough seas it holds firm.
Title: Anchor weight & design for 170 Osprey
Post by: Bahi on April 03, 2008, 11:26:59 AM: Thanks guys! Based on your suggestions, I just got these:
(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/269711.jpg)
The full set cost was $59.00; the anchor set for $9.00 & the plastic bag for $50.00 :wink:

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR USUAL GREAT HELP!
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Post by: Mad Dog on April 03, 2008, 12:57:24 PM: Quote from: "Bahi"
Thanks guys! Based on your suggestions, I just got these:
The full set cost was $59.00; the anchor set for $9.00 & the plastic bag for $50.00 :wink:

Bahi, when ever I use those a quick link between the chain and anchor I use a piece of stainless wire to tie the bolt in place. I don't know exactly how but that link will come loose at the worst time. The tie wire is just a little extra insurance. :wink:
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Post by: RickK on April 03, 2008, 01:47:03 PM: Expensive bag :!: :wink:
I agree with MD that you need to lock that clevis pin in with something- wire or a couple of small zip ties even.
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Post by: Irish Rover on April 04, 2008, 08:46:05 PM: I have a similar setup, 9lb fluke with 10feet galvanized chain. Works real good. I use double the chain length in case I have to put out more scope due to swell, I find the anchor resets much quicker in rough water. And like the other guys said make sure you put some wire through that shacle. I use the stainless leader they sell for fishing, its easier to wrap a few times. Make sure to have some sort of wrap for around the lead if you get stuck in some bad weather. I use a peice of foam pipe insulator that I duck tape in place in case I have to wait out a storm. Don't want that lead to chaf from the rubrail.

My back up is from my old sailboat a thirty pound fortress I keep in the dockbox with 15feet of half inch galzanized, only take out for long trips up the hudson or through the D&R to virginia.