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Chris posted 05-20-2007 06:14 PM ET (US)
what is the best anchor for a 1992 15 whaler GLS? Boat will be used in Long Island Sound. I need some thoughts on styles and weight. I would like to go as compact as possible (due the size of the boat, interior space is alway a consideration). I was thinking of a vinyl coated Navy about 10 lbs.
Dick E posted 05-20-2007 08:17 PM ET (US)
I would go with about 8 lb danforth style anchor, 4-6 feet of chain and about 150 ft of rope. You can rest the anchor and chain in a small plastic tub not to mar your boat
NJWHALER236 posted 05-20-2007 10:47 PM ET (US)
Chris, I use an 8 lb. folding grapnel on my 17 Nauset. Its great becase it folds up and easily stores in the forward compartment. Just be sure to attach the anchor line to the bottom of the anchor and zip tie it to the top.(That way if it becomes fould the zip tie will break and the anchor will pull out backwards.) Hope this helps some...
Jason
where2 posted 05-20-2007 11:32 PM ET (US)
You fit an 8 lbs Danforth in a bow locker of a 15' Whaler? I had trouble fitting a 5 lbs Fortress/Guardian aluminum danforth style anchor in the bow locker on my 15_Sport. I had to cut the main shank down to get it to fit in the locker...
Definitely go with a nice chunk of chain, and 150-200' of 3/8" or better rope. I started with a 100' rope and it was not long before I decded to anchor in 60' of water. Then came the thought, "Hmm, would have been nice to have another 50-100' of rope right now".
Roswell posted 05-20-2007 11:58 PM ET (US)
Where2,
I just bought what I thought would be the perfect anchor, a 4 pound Fortress Fluke style aluminum anchor and assembled it, then found it wouldn't fit... I'm about to hack away at the top and drill a new hole. Thanks to hearing you did the same.
Chris,
it all depends on where you anchor your boat and how deep it is, the bottom surface, if theres lots of current or wind, so on and so forth. I frequently anchor in Westport harbor, MA, and the current runs up to a few mph, and outside of the harbor in Buzzards bay and Rhode Island sound it can probably get up to 100 feet deep. I typically never get out that far, but its nice to have something that will hold me, and probably another boat at the same time.
The annoying thing about the 15' is the size of the bow locker, I wish it were a couple inches longer, so i could easily fit a decent anchor and line, plus a couple bumpers. I get by alright with some puzzle fitting skills.
jimh posted 05-21-2007 09:15 AM ET (US)
To meet your criteria of light and small, I recommend a lightweight style anchor, often called a Danforth anchor after the originator of that type. To improve the weight, get an aluminum anchor. A Fortress-brand anchor fits those requirements.
where2 posted 05-22-2007 11:00 PM ET (US)
The smallest, lightest fortress aluminum anchor the 4 pound described by Roswell still needs modification to fit in the storage locker of the classic 15 hull. Fortunately for me, I bought the version which was not anodized (the Guardian by Fortress).
As a note about the chain, using stainless steel chain with the aluminum anchor, I am experiencing corrosion if I use the anchor in salt water, and do not get it thoroughly rinsed. My corrosion occurs where the stainless chain is in direct contact with the aluminum anchor while being stored for extended periods of time. If I pile the chain in the corner of the locker and isolate it from contact using the rope, I do not seem to have an issue. The anodized aluminum anchor should be more durable with respect to this sort of problem, but I wanted to point it out since we have tossed the aluminum anchors out for discussion.
Fortress makes a Fortress (anodized aluminum anchor), and a Guardian (non-anodized aluminum anchor).
Flipper posted 05-23-2007 11:25 PM ET (US)
I use a small stainless Bruce anchor with four feet of chain. Great for sand and weeds, has worked on rock. No moving parts to rap your knuckles and you can really throw it if need be due to it's low mass. Fits fine nestled in with two life jackets in the bow.
Bamaskeetshooter posted 05-29-2007 06:01 PM ET (US)
Take a look at a Danforth Hi Tensile anchor. I think they make one that is 4-5 lbs. You might want to look at Ebay, they are very expensive. They hold like no other anchor.

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Author	Topic: Best Anchor for a 15
Chris	posted 05-20-2007 06:14 PM ET (US) what is the best anchor for a 1992 15 whaler GLS? Boat will be used in Long Island Sound. I need some thoughts on styles and weight. I would like to go as compact as possible (due the size of the boat, interior space is alway a consideration). I was thinking of a vinyl coated Navy about 10 lbs.
Dick E	posted 05-20-2007 08:17 PM ET (US) I would go with about 8 lb danforth style anchor, 4-6 feet of chain and about 150 ft of rope. You can rest the anchor and chain in a small plastic tub not to mar your boat
NJWHALER236	posted 05-20-2007 10:47 PM ET (US) Chris, I use an 8 lb. folding grapnel on my 17 Nauset. Its great becase it folds up and easily stores in the forward compartment. Just be sure to attach the anchor line to the bottom of the anchor and zip tie it to the top.(That way if it becomes fould the zip tie will break and the anchor will pull out backwards.) Hope this helps some... Jason
where2	posted 05-20-2007 11:32 PM ET (US) You fit an 8 lbs Danforth in a bow locker of a 15' Whaler? I had trouble fitting a 5 lbs Fortress/Guardian aluminum danforth style anchor in the bow locker on my 15_Sport. I had to cut the main shank down to get it to fit in the locker... Definitely go with a nice chunk of chain, and 150-200' of 3/8" or better rope. I started with a 100' rope and it was not long before I decded to anchor in 60' of water. Then came the thought, "Hmm, would have been nice to have another 50-100' of rope right now".
Roswell	posted 05-20-2007 11:58 PM ET (US) Where2, I just bought what I thought would be the perfect anchor, a 4 pound Fortress Fluke style aluminum anchor and assembled it, then found it wouldn't fit... I'm about to hack away at the top and drill a new hole. Thanks to hearing you did the same. Chris, it all depends on where you anchor your boat and how deep it is, the bottom surface, if theres lots of current or wind, so on and so forth. I frequently anchor in Westport harbor, MA, and the current runs up to a few mph, and outside of the harbor in Buzzards bay and Rhode Island sound it can probably get up to 100 feet deep. I typically never get out that far, but its nice to have something that will hold me, and probably another boat at the same time. The annoying thing about the 15' is the size of the bow locker, I wish it were a couple inches longer, so i could easily fit a decent anchor and line, plus a couple bumpers. I get by alright with some puzzle fitting skills.
jimh	posted 05-21-2007 09:15 AM ET (US) To meet your criteria of light and small, I recommend a lightweight style anchor, often called a Danforth anchor after the originator of that type. To improve the weight, get an aluminum anchor. A Fortress-brand anchor fits those requirements.
where2	posted 05-22-2007 11:00 PM ET (US) The smallest, lightest fortress aluminum anchor the 4 pound described by Roswell still needs modification to fit in the storage locker of the classic 15 hull. Fortunately for me, I bought the version which was not anodized (the Guardian by Fortress). As a note about the chain, using stainless steel chain with the aluminum anchor, I am experiencing corrosion if I use the anchor in salt water, and do not get it thoroughly rinsed. My corrosion occurs where the stainless chain is in direct contact with the aluminum anchor while being stored for extended periods of time. If I pile the chain in the corner of the locker and isolate it from contact using the rope, I do not seem to have an issue. The anodized aluminum anchor should be more durable with respect to this sort of problem, but I wanted to point it out since we have tossed the aluminum anchors out for discussion. Fortress makes a Fortress (anodized aluminum anchor), and a Guardian (non-anodized aluminum anchor).
Flipper	posted 05-23-2007 11:25 PM ET (US) I use a small stainless Bruce anchor with four feet of chain. Great for sand and weeds, has worked on rock. No moving parts to rap your knuckles and you can really throw it if need be due to it's low mass. Fits fine nestled in with two life jackets in the bow.
Bamaskeetshooter	posted 05-29-2007 06:01 PM ET (US) Take a look at a Danforth Hi Tensile anchor. I think they make one that is 4-5 lbs. You might want to look at Ebay, they are very expensive. They hold like no other anchor.