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PeteB88 posted 07-31-2006 02:47 PM ET (US)
Okay, I have to admit this - since I just threw away a perfectly good Danforth anchor that came with the 13, what is the correct anchor for that size boat? I have several different anchors we use when fishing inland lakes but I want the right tool for anchoring off a beach a few yards say like when we go to Lake Michigan for a beach day or for mooring. The one that came with the boat I think was 2.5 pounds but it seemed too small but it was cool until I HEAVED it overboard and lost control of the rope that wasn't tied in.
FiFi says she is going to dive for it - but I really would like to hear from you guys about best size for that boat in varying conditions.
thanks
BWLucky13 posted 07-31-2006 04:23 PM ET (US)
Pete,
There is no easy answer to anchor questions. It all depends on the bottom, waves, scope, etc. You will probably want an anchor that stows in the anchor locker if you have a 130 Sport. A 5 lb. short shank,Danforth style anchor fits nicely in the small hatch. Be sure to use plenty of anchor line for your water depth.
My tests found that the fluke style mushroom anchor would not dig in any better than a regular mushroom anchor. They look better than they perform. Their only advantage is that they typically drag with a consistent resistance.
Even a minature, Danforth style fluke anchor has big holding power once it digs into the bottom. However, if it fails to set properly, it drags quite easily.
RJG posted 07-31-2006 05:04 PM ET (US)
The small Danforth will do nicely if used on a sandy bottom or beach. Be sure to use 8 or 10 feet of chain with your row. A mushroom anchor works in mud. Oddly, we tried to anchor my 18 Outrage in mud with a Danforth and it would not bite. Even with 15 feet of chain. The tide and breeze were quit brisk but I was still surprized that it would only skip along the top of the mud. I had to dive in and physically push it into the muck to make it hold. As for your anchor, an untold number of anchors have entered the annuals of history the same way yours did, kinda like forgetting the plug;)
towboater posted 08-01-2006 01:19 AM ET (US)
hehe, reminds me of the Capt Ron movie...
13 ft play boat, beach anchoring... Id get a little guy.
A danforth style that has dual rods instead of a heavy shank and connect about 8 ft of 1/4 chain to it, then 3/8 rope.
I would bury the anchor 10 ft up on the beach out of harms way (little feets) and the chain wont be scratching up the bow but if the boat tries to get sucked away due to a passing boat swell, the chain will be effective to help the anchor dig instead of dragging across the beach.
pglein posted 08-02-2006 10:46 AM ET (US)
I carry an 11# claw. Yes, it's overkill. Yes, it holds VERY well.
A 4# would be sufficient.
The Judge posted 08-02-2006 02:33 PM ET (US)
Whatever holds and whatever fits in the hatch. I use a 4lb on my 24' Baja and she has held in 6kt currents. I do however have an 13lb back up. You can use a cinderblock to hold a 13'. If a 4lb will fit use it.

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Author	Topic: Correct Anchor - 13 Sport
PeteB88	posted 07-31-2006 02:47 PM ET (US) Okay, I have to admit this - since I just threw away a perfectly good Danforth anchor that came with the 13, what is the correct anchor for that size boat? I have several different anchors we use when fishing inland lakes but I want the right tool for anchoring off a beach a few yards say like when we go to Lake Michigan for a beach day or for mooring. The one that came with the boat I think was 2.5 pounds but it seemed too small but it was cool until I HEAVED it overboard and lost control of the rope that wasn't tied in. FiFi says she is going to dive for it - but I really would like to hear from you guys about best size for that boat in varying conditions. thanks
BWLucky13	posted 07-31-2006 04:23 PM ET (US) Pete, There is no easy answer to anchor questions. It all depends on the bottom, waves, scope, etc. You will probably want an anchor that stows in the anchor locker if you have a 130 Sport. A 5 lb. short shank,Danforth style anchor fits nicely in the small hatch. Be sure to use plenty of anchor line for your water depth. My tests found that the fluke style mushroom anchor would not dig in any better than a regular mushroom anchor. They look better than they perform. Their only advantage is that they typically drag with a consistent resistance. Even a minature, Danforth style fluke anchor has big holding power once it digs into the bottom. However, if it fails to set properly, it drags quite easily.
RJG	posted 07-31-2006 05:04 PM ET (US) The small Danforth will do nicely if used on a sandy bottom or beach. Be sure to use 8 or 10 feet of chain with your row. A mushroom anchor works in mud. Oddly, we tried to anchor my 18 Outrage in mud with a Danforth and it would not bite. Even with 15 feet of chain. The tide and breeze were quit brisk but I was still surprized that it would only skip along the top of the mud. I had to dive in and physically push it into the muck to make it hold. As for your anchor, an untold number of anchors have entered the annuals of history the same way yours did, kinda like forgetting the plug;)
towboater	posted 08-01-2006 01:19 AM ET (US) hehe, reminds me of the Capt Ron movie... 13 ft play boat, beach anchoring... Id get a little guy. A danforth style that has dual rods instead of a heavy shank and connect about 8 ft of 1/4 chain to it, then 3/8 rope. I would bury the anchor 10 ft up on the beach out of harms way (little feets) and the chain wont be scratching up the bow but if the boat tries to get sucked away due to a passing boat swell, the chain will be effective to help the anchor dig instead of dragging across the beach.
pglein	posted 08-02-2006 10:46 AM ET (US) I carry an 11# claw. Yes, it's overkill. Yes, it holds VERY well. A 4# would be sufficient.
The Judge	posted 08-02-2006 02:33 PM ET (US) Whatever holds and whatever fits in the hatch. I use a 4lb on my 24' Baja and she has held in 6kt currents. I do however have an 13lb back up. You can use a cinderblock to hold a 13'. If a 4lb will fit use it.