What anchor to use

[porky1]

The box anchor website indicates that the XS size (13 lb's) is good for PWC's. They recommend the S size (19 lb) for boat 18' to 30' long. Anyone able to get away with the XS version on a 21 ft or so boat?

[Domsz06]

I have used a fortress style anchor as well as a box, and I'll use a box anyday. It's so nice to not have to worry about it,just chucnk it in and go. Each to his/her own. I just enjoy not having to toss the anchor a ways out, make sure it's tight etc. box where you wanna sit you drop it. Yeah it's a bit heavy, but worth it IMO.

[Domsz06]

The box anchor website indicates that the XS size (13 lb's) is good for PWC's. They recommend the S size (19 lb) for boat 18' to 30' long. Anyone able to get away with the XS version on a 21 ft or so boat?

we have the large on my mom and step dads I/O, and we have tied 6 boats off to it and it held them all. Personally I would think the xs would hold a 21, as long as it wasn't swith current. But I have never tried so IDK... Too many factors, current? soil bottom? Wind? etc etc.

[KTLW]

I use the Small Box Anchor on my 22i and it totally rocks!!! Throw it in once & do not have to worry about it again until we are ready to leave. Yes the spring is a little bit of a pain, but it folds up & stores very nicely.

[Moki]

I have always used a cheap fluke $30 like this one: with an anchor buddy.

I have used it on sand, rock, and mud in heavy winds with no problems.

I have never used a box anchor before, so I cannot say which is better.

[Coop]

I had the small box anchor for my 24V, and in windy conditions (with my 10-foot bimini up), it wold sometimes not hold, so I went to a large, and it seems to have done the trick (although it did move a few feet in a heavy side wind at Havasu this weekend). I kept the small for quick stops in coves, etc.

[Moki]

Interesting video, I may have to try a box anchor - maybe when I receive my portion of the TARP money

[loudelectronics]

I use a river anchor. Works good for silty bottoms. Only weighs 15 lbs and holds the boat with out it moving in the heaviest winds.

[dogbert]

I will offer up a different opinion.

I have a 22i and own a medium size box anchor. I was sold by all the hype on them offered up on all the wakeboard forums. Now I only use it if I am on a fast flowing river or a very windy lake. Otherwise I find it too bulky and heavy.

The best anchor IMHO is my Fortress aluminium anchor. It is very light and easy to handle.

www.fortressanchors.com/fortress_anchors.html

You may want to take a look at those too.

That's all I use and we've had a bunch of boats tied to mine, too.

[dogbert]

Interesting video, I may have to try a box anchor - maybe when I receive my portion of the TARP money

Or would that make it Box money...hey, aren't they made in California, where Barbara Boxer's from?

[robert theisen]

okay i was wrong my anchor is the medium and it weighs 19 lbs.i must have eaten too many wheaties it feels light. i agree with most others drop it and forget it. holds like no other. i have a danforth i hate. i about drown myself trying to set it.the box anchor just drop it no matter what the bottom is like. i also have a lake anchor okay if no wind or current. but where we hang out boat are 5' to 6' apart with wind and waves.so for me box anchor it will be. i lend my other anchors to people far away from me.LOL

[Duncan]

Box anchor Drop it and forget it. It is heavy though -- be sure a sober person hauls it in (long story ...)

[Moki]

Or would that make it Box money...hey, aren't they made in California, where Barbara Boxer's from?

Is California still part of the United States?

[Domsz06]

Is California still part of the United States?

sadly yes.

[Dave S]

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10420

I use a similar anchor to this, that I got from West Marine, just can't find it on the website. Mine was around $40-50 and a little bigger and bright orange. Works great for our beach tie-up with no stern anchor. I do use a fortress anchor on occasion when rafting up to other boats. But I will be adding a box anchor to my anchor set for the lake next summer.