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mikemdd posted 04-16-2010 01:53 PM ET (US)   Profile for mikemdd   Send Email to mikemdd  

Was wondering if someone who has quick access to the subject boat can provide the inside dimensions of the anchor locker. I am looking at what size anchor will fit comfortably. I went onto the BW website resources and tried to find the specifications, but that was not available (at least that I could find)

Thanks

Marlin posted 05-25-2010 01:45 PM ET (US)     Profile for Marlin  Send Email to Marlin     
Hi Mike,

You asked this a long time ago, but this past weekend I remembered to measure my anchor locker. My boat is a 2003, but I doubt there's any difference.

Across the back: approx 29 inches wide at the top, 20 inches wide at the bottom. This width carries forward about 4 inches from the back, forward from there the width tapers. I didn't measure the depth, but I'd guess it to be about 12-14 inches.

Across the front: approx 14 inches wide at the top (the front is curved), 3 inches wide at the bottom. I didn't measure the depth, but I'd guess it to be about 10 inches.

Front-to-back (centerline): approx 18 inches at the top, 11 inches at the bottom. In addition, there is a slot for the anchor shank about 3.5 inches wide that extends an additional 6-7 inches forward, tapering from about 10 inches deep at the front of the anchor well to 1-2 inches deep at the bow gunwale.

My anchor is a Danforth that is 19 inches long and perhaps 14 inches wide. Looking at the Danforth website, it's probably the S300 5-pound model. It fits plenty well, but it's a marginal anchor for the boat and tends to drag in strong wind. The next size up, the S600, is 24 inches long and would be at best a very tight fit. Maybe the Danforth 5H hi-tensile anchor would be a good choice, at 21.5 inches by 16.5 inches.

-Bob


Marlin posted 05-25-2010 04:16 PM ET (US)     Profile for Marlin  Send Email to Marlin     
Photos at http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v470/GoldenDaze/GoldenDaze/ AnchorLocker/

-Bob

mikemdd posted 05-25-2010 11:10 PM ET (US)     Profile for mikemdd  Send Email to mikemdd     
Wow...I really appreciate the detailed response and pictures. Very much appreciated. This is exactly what I need. I will do some measuring to see what I can come up with. I will be visiting the lake house where my boat is in storage and taking it out for the summer. I intend to get an anchor and have it waiting there when I arrive. Your information will do the trick.

Again, many thanks.

Mike

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