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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 01 2006,11:30 pm Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I am looking for a new anchor for the boat, My last one was a fortress alloy anchor, it was light weight and held well, but was some what bulky in the boat.
I am thinking about getting a "box anchor" but know little about them, holding power, what size, pros and cons?



anyone???? :stupid  :confused

BTW; I would order from overtons, but can't find it on the web page :stupid  :stupid

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Those are ok in a rocky area, why not just get a Danforth?.. :stupid
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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,7:03 am Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I have the small box anchor, it is a little bulky like your previous one and quite heavy but it will hold in any condition, I usually anchor my boat off shore in the current and I have never had a problem with it moving, in fact last year I had my boat anchored and another boat tied to mine and it held great. Unfortunately Overtons doesn't carry them, you either have to go direct to the Mfg. or you can buy from Rex Marine, good luck, let us know what you end up with...

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,7:11 am Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I can vouch for the holding power of the Box Anchor... :good
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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,7:48 am Post # 5 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Another vote for the Box Anchor.   :good

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,7:52 am Post # 6 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I have a box and it seems to work great. I know somebody that has a 28 ft Nordic and they use two of them and that has held their boat during monsoon storms.
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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,8:17 am Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I've got a box anchor, my second in fact as I gave my first one away with the Schiada when I sold it, and it would take something phenominal to get me to consider a different anchor.  I've held 8 boats at Pleasant with my single anchor, and I'm talking about boats 28' and bigger.  Well worth the money.  If you're buying line at the same time, go through Rex Marine and get the braided anchor line with the stuff bag.  Makes it very easy to deal with.   :beer  :D

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,8:22 am Post # 8 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I have a big Fortress and it does the job. I'm lucky to have the perfect spot to stow it out of the way.

A buddy started using a box at the beginning of last season and he has nothing but great things to say about it.

Now when we all want to raft up off of one anchor he's usually the first one to get his out. So, in a way, the box works great for me too! :D

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,10:25 am Post # 9 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,10:27 am Post # 10 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I use a milk crate, its kinda like a box ;)

I don't use anchors very often, I usually just tie off to a tree or just beach it. We don't stay in one spot very long normally. But this is all because of where I do my boating. If the river becomes a more frequent happening :beer  I'm sure a box anchor is in my future :good

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,10:41 am Post # 11 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I love my box anchor...  I have a bunjee like rope on there so you toss it out while going toward the shore.  Jump off... Sand spike it and the bunjee pulls the boat back out.  

Same with when you leave.  You pull the boat into shore, jump on and the bunje pulls you out into the water so, no sand in jet pump :)

I dont know if the bunjee is standard or not...  I just thought it was a cool feature!

Have fun!

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I have one of those bungee ropes to. Thought it would be cool for anchoring the boat out deeper and not having to swim to and from it. And I've never used it  :stupid

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Thanks for the link C.E.

I may just git me one of them this year. Then I can ditch the chain! :good

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,11:26 am Post # 14 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Sounds like a box is in the works, The fortress has been a great anchor and held every time but the shape for storing in the new boat is bad. the box folds flat and will fit in my ski locker. I also have used the bungie in combo with a sand spike, and it is a cool deal. you can pull the spike and bungie to deep water to take off :good
with the fortress I had 10' of stainless chain to set it never a prob. :good  I just hate to spend money on something that I haven't proven.

Thanks all for the info I think a large box will workout great. :good  :good

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Post Icon Posted: Mar. 02 2006,11:57 am Post # 15 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (MrCord @ Mar. 02 2006,10:41 am)
I love my box anchor...  I have a bunjee like rope on there so you toss it out while going toward the shore.  Jump off... Sand spike it and the bunjee pulls the boat back out.  

Same with when you leave.  You pull the boat into shore, jump on and the bunje pulls you out into the water so, no sand in jet pump :)

I dont know if the bunjee is standard or not...  I just thought it was a cool feature!

Have fun!

Sounds like a box is in the works, The fortress has been a great anchor and held every time but the shape for storing in the new boat is bad. the box folds flat and will fit in my ski locker. I also have used the bungie in combo with a sand spike, and it is a cool deal. you can pull the spike and bungie to deep water to take off  
with the fortress I had 10' of stainless chain to set it never a prob.   I just hate to spend money on something that I haven't proven.

Thanks all for the info I think a large box will workout great.    

For dock lines I useMy rope




Hey this was really about boating

I have one of the bungee lines as well, haven't had to use it yet but I have one... :laugh

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I'll have to vouch for the box anchor as well.  It hasn't steered me wrong yet (knock on wood).  :good
Its held up in the big blue as well as lakes.
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I don't use anchors very often, I usually just tie off to a tree or just beach it. We don't stay in one spot very long normally. But this is all because of where I do my boating. If the river becomes a more frequent happening :beer  I'm sure a box anchor is in my future :good

Much the same way here....just have a small 'shroom anchor for the back end....holds fine if there's not alot of shore-break... :D
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We have dragged every anchor in the river except the box. As everyone else has said here, it's great!  Never really wanted to pay that much for an anchor, but the GPS drift alarm just got more annoying than $150.00!!

We got the large, probably overkill for a 23' boat, but its held four similar sized boats rafted up to us with us as a test in the channel.

The next best feature is the short scope that is requires. It will keep you on a short leash in a crowded bay or busy channel. That alone is worth its weight in Gel coat and fiberglass work... :good ............................... :plane



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I just find someone with a box anchor and tie up to them... :D  :good

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When I sell my boat, I am going to make sure the box anchor doesn't go with it.  :cool
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As soon as I get it I will post. thanks for the input sounds like I should be happy!!!! :good  :good

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So which anchor have you decided on buying?
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I think we should send this thread to the Box Anchor web site and they can use it in their testimonials

BTW I love mine

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I think we should send this thread to the Box Anchor web site and they can use it in their testimonials

BTW I love mine

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I think we should send this thread to the Box Anchor web site and they can use it in their testimonials

BTW I love mine

Maybe Doug can collect advertising fees??

Good thinking, maybe a kick back or two for Doug... :good

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