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Old 12-09-2003, 09:51 AM   #1
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Anchors and anchoring

I probably asked this before but, I need more input.

I lost my danforth on my last trip this season. (thats why it was my last trip). I have refurbed my windlass and I'm starting to think of what type of anchor to buy this coming season.

Danforth/Fluke anchors have always worked great, but when they hook into pot line forget it. Also they do not store well on bow rollers, and I have to push it off when dropping (kinda a pain).
A guy here at work uses CQR spade anchor, (very expensive).
I have seen some cheaper claw anchors. These will drop off the roller and store well, BUT.......what I have been reading is spade or claw anchors do not hold well in soft/mud bottom, which is mostly what I have around here, (except near the rockpiles). I am afraid a spade anchor will not hold well in rocky areas, and i sure don't want a release of anchor when I'm 30-40 feet from jagged rocks. If they drag in soft bottom, I will surely hook into a pot line, but with the spade design I "should" be able to bring the boat around the up-current side and spin it free of the pot line.
release anchors are an option, but I have not found one that will fit on my roller and do what I wnat at the same time.

let me know your experiences/opinions.
thanks,,, V.

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