Stern Anchor Size?

[Jetmart]

I have a 37' cruiser and looking for recommendations on size of anchor for stern to prevent swing when spending the night on the hook. Planning a trip to the North Channel.

 

[Converse48]

Fortress FX-11

 

[Stee6043]

I picked up a box anchor last year for my stern anchor. Could not be happier. And the fact that it stores flat, in a bag, in my transom locker is slick.

http://slideanchor.com/store/index.php/the-box-anchor.html

 

[copb8tx]

Fortress FX-11

^^^ What he said!

I've had a few others but now that I have the fortress I'll never need to look again. Easy to handle, less chance of damaging your boat, and has never let go in some pretty stout winds.

 

[AllTideUp]

Think Mine is a 12 lb danforth. not sure I like the box anchor. we swim a lot in the areas where the anchors are behind us. I'd hate to have someone trip or fall on that anchor with the teeth aimed up like that.

 

[JimT]

^^^ What he said!

I've had a few others but now that I have the fortress I'll never need to look again. Easy to handle, less chance of damaging your boat, and has never let go in some pretty stout winds.

I also agree. Great that the Fortress breaks down for storage.

 

[Madifonzo]

Aluminum fortress is the way to go. I use it with a 5' of chain and 100' of line.

 

[Jetmart]

How is the [FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]fortress on a rock bottom?[/FONT]

 

[HUMPH]

14# Lewmar claw anchor with 20' of chain and 200' of line. We have mud or mud with weeds and nothing holds better in these conditions.

 

[Carpedmman]

I have a 37' cruiser and looking for recommendations on size of anchor for stern to prevent swing when spending the night on the hook. Planning a trip to the North Channel.

I just recently purchased a Fortress FX-23 for our 460. I use 6' of chain and 150' braided band. This anchor ROCKs! Quickly bites and holds in the 3-4 uses so far. I, additionally, like the fact that I can break it down and put it into a soft sided carrying case and stow away.