Anchor?

[Chaunceybland]

Boat did not come with an anchor. Been researching and searching on here. Leaning towards 13lb. Mantus 2, but ran across the 5 Oceans Delta 13lb. and started looking at that. Does anyone have any experience with the 5 Oceans anchors? Will a navy anchor hold the 242? Main lake is 59ft at it's deepest and averages 30ft.

 

[tdonoughue]

What is the bottom like? Rocky? Silt? Sand? Clay?

 

[Chaunceybland]

Muddy...

 

[tdonoughue]

Heard good things about the Mantus 2 (and one of the guys on here deals them--forget who, but search Mantus and you will find him). Main complaint is that the 13 does not fit in the anchor locker (folks put it under a seat). I have a Box Anchor and really like it. It does sand and mud very well and collapses to fit in the locker.

Can't say I have heard of the Oceans Delta...

 

[zrated512]

I dont know much about the mantus but wanted to give my opinion on what solved my "dragging" problems.. I purchased a "box" anchor off amazon 2 seasons ago and it was a game changer for the muddy bottom on windy days. Highly recommend it. Looking at the mantus, it too is probably a good choice. Just my 2 cents

 

[tdonoughue]

Found him: @farrelltravis . Pitch time, dude.

 

[farrelltravis]

Years ago, I only used a Danforth style anchor. It drug upon occasion when it was windy. I researched anchors and watched some videos on the Mantus anchor. I bought one. I can't tell you what a difference it made. I loved it so much, I became a dealer in this anchors. My website is below. You can click on that and watch the videos and see what we have to offer. The Mantus anchors are truly a game changer. You can't believe how good they work until you use one. Any questions, please let me know. Thanks @tdonoughue for the shoutout.

 

[Babin Farms]

Most problems with anchors is that there is not enough rope put out to get the proper angle for it to dig in or that there is no chain on the lead. Most experts recommend multiplying every 9 feet of boat length by 1/8” to determine the ideal anchor line length. You also need to account for depth; for every one foot of depth you should have seven feet of rode put out. Most boats have about 150 to 200 feet of anchor rope to give you enough line for any situation.

 

[2kwik4u]

Muddy...

I'm 99% of the time in a muddy/sticky/rocky bottom on inland lakes in the Southeast.

I use a 15lb Navy Anchor from Bass Pro. It always stays where I put it, even in a heavy rains and wind it's held fast. Small enough to fit in the anchor locker on my AR190, and heavy enough to hold me in place. I use about 2:1 scope most of the time. High winds I might let some more out, but that is a rarity. 2:1 means my rope is twice as long as the water depth where I'm anchoring.

My AR190 is light and easy to hold in place. A 242XE might take more anchor, scope, chain, or anchor to hold fast. IMO, start with the cheapest and easiest anchor here, and move up from there.

 

[Weeb]

I use my Mantus anchor most of the time because it’s light and awesome. When I’m in deep water I use my small box anchor because you don’t need as much line out to have it catch and it works great also. I don’t know anything about the the other brand either.

 

[tabbibus]

box anchor worked great for me. No chain needed. Only 2:1 scope needed. Then I made a terrible mistake with my knot and my anchor sits at the bottom of the lake! So I'm back to the danforth. Works fine for my muddy lake, but needs chain and way more scope so you need to plan your location better.

 

[Jilly Ruby Jane]

Fortress marine anchors, holds our 27 foot Chaparral like no other. This thing is so light you can almost pitch it out into the water 100 feet if it didn't have 10 foot of chain attached. Used it multiple time in heavy wind conditions (20+ knots) and we never moved an inch. Love it and love watching all our buddies drift away from the hot spots. Keep in mind, having 10 foot of chain and 5 times the water depth in nylon rope is key to success. If the water is 20 feet deep, you need 100 foot of rope out to the anchor.

 

[mrcleanr6]

Just bought a fortress fx11 for my 275. I have not used it yet but i have had a fortress in the past and they are great. 1/2 the weight of other anchors

 

[Billtex2000]

25lb. Richter...I never move. Fits in the anchor locker of my 2006 sx210.

 

[Julian]

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25lb. Richter...I never move. Fits in the anchor locker of my 2006 sx210.

That looks good for a rocky bottom, does it work in mud?

 

[Billtex2000]

That looks good for a rocky bottom, does it work in mud?

My lake has just about every kind of bottom there is to offer! Mud, silt, rocks, stumps, grass/weeds, etc. The only place that anchor wont hold is on flat rock (like any other). It works great on a rocky bottom. Mud is actually the only bottom that makes it tougher to retrieve. The weight gets it sucked down into the mud and I've had to work a little to get it free. Otherwise it comes up pretty easily. I have about 30 inches of chain on it so the only downside is it heavy to handle and heavy bringing it up. I usually anchor is less that 12 feet, so it's manageable.

 

[kgower]

Years ago, I only used a Danforth style anchor. It drug upon occasion when it was windy. I researched anchors and watched some videos on the Mantus anchor. I bought one. I can't tell you what a difference it made. I loved it so much, I became a dealer in this anchors. My website is below. You can click on that and watch the videos and see what we have to offer. The Mantus anchors are truly a game changer. You can't believe how good they work until you use one. Any questions, please let me know. Thanks @tdonoughue for the shoutout.

Will a 13 lb fit in the anchor locker of of a 195S?

 

[F.M.]

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25lb. Richter...I never move. Fits in the anchor locker of my 2006 sx210.

That looks good for a rocky bottom, does it work in mud?

I use a richter also, but only a 17lb. Here in North AL it's pretty much only mud. 6ft of chain with a 2:1 ratio with no wind or 3:1 ratio with wind, and I've never moved. And it fits on my anchor locker.

 

[Billtex2000]

I use a richter also, but only a 17lb. Here in North AL it's pretty much only mud. 6ft of chain with a 2:1 ratio with no wind or 3:1 ratio with wind, and I've never moved. And it fits on my anchor locker.

I may try a medium next season...see how she holds!

 

[jdkaeser]

I have 2 of these 4lb Lewmar Aluminum Fluke Anchors. They are awesome. They dig in and they don't break your back pulling them up. I use 6' of SS rode chain with them. The 4lb is rated up to a 30' boat.

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