Box Anchor.

[bocco]

I just got new box anchor to replace my rubber coated danforth anchor that doesn't work worth a damn. I bought the small size for my 24' boat. It's a heavy son of a bitch. Feels like it would work on weight alone. Shipping weight is supposed to be 20 pounds but it feels way heavier.

 

[CobraDave]

I just added some vinyl coated chain to my box anchor. I anchored in Thompson bay while it was pretty windy and choppy. It held much better



CobraDave with a Shockwave

 

[bocco]

I just added some vinyl coated chain to my box anchor. I anchored in Thompson bay while it was pretty windy and choppy. It held much better
CobraDave with a Shockwave

Good idea. I may try the chain from my danforth anchor. But it really doesn't need any more weight.

 

[MagicMan]

I have the large one for my 28' boat, aint worth a damn if you anchor in front of the nautical with strong winds. Other than that works great, back breaker when retrieving though.

 

[Wizard29]

I have the large for my 34 Eliminator. Works great at windy Mojave as long as I throw it out while we're a good distance from the beach and then drag it in toward the beach by backing the boat in. Tie off a stern line to the beach and it usually holds just fine.

It is a heavy bitch to retrieve though, especially if it has taken a really good set and has rocks or mud adding to the weight when pulling it up.

 

[Cobalt232]

I have a large for our boat. It is a pain to retrieve. If it comes up with a bunch of mud, keep it a couple of feet under water, tie off to a cleat and back up until the mud clears off.

 

[HCP3]

Remember, no anchor is worth a shit if you drop it straight down and tie off. The bow will porpoise on wave chop and yank the anchor up and down. Anchors require scope. In the case of a box anchor, 2:1.

 

[81Sprint]

I've always had a medium size, for boats i've had ranging from 19' jet to 25' Cheetah. I have a bungee line that extends to 50' or so on it seems to work fine, but always nose out with line from the beach to the transom.

 

[DLC]

I got some 3/4 rope so it was a little easier to pull up my lg box. Heavy SOB! Works great though

 

[Spot]

IMO, Small is to small for a 24.


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[Bpracing1127]

IMO, Small is to small for a 24.


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I agree I have a 23ft boat and a small one and it’s too small. Wish I got the medium but I don’t use chain either

 

[throttle]

Wtf?
Maybe I have been doing it wrong... one large box anchor, no chain, clipped to bow for last 20 years. Allow it to tip on its side with some extra line and its never let me down.


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[PlanB]

I have the same two large Box Anchors on our toon that I have had since we had our Cig. The only place I have every had problems was in Mission Bay in San Diego. If there is vegetation they don't work worth a shit. On the river / lake they work pretty good.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

I would go up a size, run some chain and a long line.

 

[oldschool]

Remember, no anchor is worth a shit if you drop it straight down and tie off. The bow will porpoise on wave chop and yank the anchor up and down. Anchors require scope. In the case of a box anchor, 2:1.

Yes and yes. It never ceases to amaze me when someone drops the anchor in with the line is straight down AND taunt and think it's set.

 

[77charger]

You just didn't use the danforth correctly. Must use a minimum 3-1 rope to depth ratio more is better.
I have a box anchor too and it will work better in rocky bottoms but sand or mud both work well but the danforth does even better. I have never used chain on either anchors just more rope. Once set a danforth will continue to dig in as pulled. After a weeek at Powell I need to drag it out opposite way of set.

 

[Letsride22]

Bought one for my 28 Nordic. Works way better than any anchor i've ever used. Key is to let out enough line as mentioned. I also have 4' of chain for good measure.

 

[Hallett Dave]

Bought one for my 28 Nordic. Works way better than any anchor i've ever used. Key is to let out enough line as mentioned. I also have 4' of chain for good measure.[/QUOTE

I have a medium stainless steel anchor and use an anchor buddy at the river for the 77 Hallett and never have had a problem with with it not holding.
Keep in mind I don't do any deep water anchoring.
YMMV

 

[bocco]

With my danforth I had chain and 100 feet of rope in about 20 ft of water. Didn't work with a mild breeze. It did bring up quit a bit of mud.

 

[throttle]

for those of you having problems with anchoring... have you tried a different lake?