Seachoice Deluxe Anchor – Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel – Multiple Sizes
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It depends on the size of your boat and the typical maximum depth of water in the area where you intend to anchor. I have a 22-foot Stingray that I usually anchor in water no deeper than 20 feet. I have an 8-pound Danforth fluke anchor with a 6-foot 5/16-inch chain. In addition, I have 150 feet of 3/8 inch nylon anchor line on hand.
I would not use this type of anchor in 20 mph winds; instead, invest in a grappling or claw anchor weighing 12 to 15 pounds; you'll be glad you did. This anchor is only used in the back of my boat, while the claw anchor is used in the front.
It's big and heavy, but I didn't weigh it. As recommended, I added a 24" chain to the front. It has a lot of room for my 24 foot pontoon boat. This anchor's price is unbeatable.
With enough scope out, the 8s will likely work, while the 13 will grab with less scope but is a fairly large anchor to store.
Selected User Reviews For Seachoice Deluxe Anchor – Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel – Multiple Sizes
I was looking for a brand of anchor that would be a better value for money than the truly awful examples available at West Marine, and this one promised but did not deliver. The item was returned for a partial refund. The welds along the stock's flukes were shoddy. The galvanizing coating was not applied evenly, or perhaps the base metal was contaminated or impure in such a way that the coating did not "take" in certain spots, as evidenced by bubbles and minor interruptions along the weldline. Rust can start early in this environment. I could have paid more at the retail store mentioned for the same poor quality, so there's that.
I'm using a 16-foot boat and need a good anchor, so the overkill is appreciated. Toss in some chain and rope, and you're ready to go. Welds that appear to be strong and durable should last a lifetime.
To fit the anchor in the hold on my boat, which is specifically designed for this type of anchor, I had to cut the round bar across the base of the anchor down. There didn't seem to be any reason for it to be that long, so I cut it down to fit. They shipped it in a box with two small (ineffective) air packs, implying that someone at Amazon wasn't feeling particularly motivated on that particular day. It was stepping outside the box, but not to the point of harming it- To the delivery driver, it looks more like a hazard.
ANCHOR, YOU'RE VERY NICE. MY RUBBER RAFT IS 6 FEET LONG. NO CHAIN. NO TOP O- RING. THIS IS FOR THE CHAIN. IF YOU OWN A TRUE BOAT, THAT IS. THESE ARE NOT COMPLETELY COMPLETELY COMPLETELY COMPLETE COMP INTENDED FOR IMMIDAITE USE. BECAUSE: TYEING YOUR ROPE WITHOUT THE TOP RING. TO THE ANCHOR DIRECTLY. THE ROPE WILL DEFINITELY BREAK AS A RESULT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT YOU WILL FAIL. YOUR ANCHOR, if you will pardon the expression. AS WELL AS YOUR BOAT. SOMETHING HEAVIER WOULD BE MY CHOICE. AFTER THAT, IT'S 25 POUNDS. FOR A 16-FOOT REAL BOAT IN THE WATER OF THE TIDAL RIVER OR WINDS. YOUR ROPE SHOULD BE REGUARDLESS. > WILL ABSOLUTELY BREAK, WITHOUT A DOUBT. THE VERY TOP O- RING. WELDED IN PLACE. DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL PARTS. IN ADDITION TO A WELDER. IN ORDER TO PUT THE O- RING ON. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. A VALUE FOR MONEY. ADD A COUPLE OF BUCKS TO YOUR CASH OUTLAY. PRIOR TO THE PRE- WELDED- TOP- RING :.
This anchor was ordered before our boat arrived, but it was too tall to be stored in our hull. We would have kept it if it had fit. It's a fantastic mooring. It can be folded for easy storage (in most cases). We looked into different types of anchors and found that a fluke anchor is the best for sandy bottoms. The weight was appropriate for the length of our boat. When we were looking for this, a trio offer appeared, encouraging us to order the chain and rope as well. That made things go more smoothly. If you have the space on your boat to store this anchor, I believe it would be a good choice.
This was purchased to supplement a shabby mooring I built for a 17-foot sailboat on a small lake. When the winds picked up, the weights I had used before [two cement blocks] were insufficient to keep the boat secure. It made a huge difference when I used the Seachoice anchor. Experts advise that you use a 5:1 ratio. 1 line ratio [5 feet of line for every one foot of water depth]. I used a 25-foot line to attach to the boat because the depth was around 5 feet. So far, the anchor appears to dig in well and hold fast. There will be no issues. Also. I believe anchor is reasonably priced.
I haven't used it yet, but I did spend half an hour working on the shaft of the anchor, which the flukes pivot on to swing up and down to dig into the bottom. The fit was extremely tight and rigid, making it impossible to transition from one side to the other smoothly. It's possible that the galvanizing job was poor or that the manufacturer failed to account for the thickness of the galvanizing when fitting the shaft through the bottom hole of the main yoke. If it remains too stiff when deployed, it is unlikely to dig into the bottom. Next week we'll find out.
I was having trouble finding one that would fit snugly in my anchor locker, and the advertised measurements are spot on; it fits perfectly. Also does a good job of anchoring; it holds my 24' boat well with a 5' - 6' - 7' - 8' - 9' - 10' - 12' Chain is 5/16" wide.
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