Where are you keeping your Danforth?
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I've got a nice AL Danforth with about 6' of chain and 100' of line. I've been keeping it in the closet in the cabin but it's a bit of a pain to twist it in there and takes some time to retrieve/store.
I'd like to secure it next to the engine somehow for easier quicker access- any ideas? I guess I'll go hit the west marine site to see what they have.
I'd like to secure it next to the engine somehow for easier quicker access- any ideas? I guess I'll go hit the west marine site to see what they have.
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Get a folding box anchor, needs no chain.
I kept mine in the box under the rear bench seat.
It comes with a bag that will hold 100ft of line no problem.
Holds better than danforth.
I kept mine in the box under the rear bench seat.
It comes with a bag that will hold 100ft of line no problem.
Holds better than danforth.
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Originally Posted by Stormrider
Get a folding box anchor, needs no chain.
I kept mine in the box under the rear bench seat.
It comes with a bag that will hold 100ft of line no problem.
Holds better than danforth.
I kept mine in the box under the rear bench seat.
It comes with a bag that will hold 100ft of line no problem.
Holds better than danforth.
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Ken
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I screwed a few SS eylets and then bungied it in place.
For $130 it may be an easier solution than finding a place for the danforth.
I gave away my older(1yr) anchor.
But like you said, maybe someones got a good place for it.
Look in the Powerplay forum, looks like someones got the same scenario as you.
For $130 it may be an easier solution than finding a place for the danforth.
I gave away my older(1yr) anchor.
But like you said, maybe someones got a good place for it.
Look in the Powerplay forum, looks like someones got the same scenario as you.
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Pepe installed an anchor holder to the left of my battery switch in the engine compartment. I keep my line separate under the front v-berth and just pull out the amount of line I need then coil it back in the well.
I have the ultra-light danforth type. Good for my boat but bad if someone ties onto me. JROMY has a box anchor and it was unbelievable with two boats on it. A bit heavy though.
I have the ultra-light danforth type. Good for my boat but bad if someone ties onto me. JROMY has a box anchor and it was unbelievable with two boats on it. A bit heavy though.
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Often when we tie up (2-3 times a weekend) friends are already set with their box or bigger cruiser anchors- but I've used my AL Fortress to hold 4-5 boats at a time(Including a 42'Tiger) without issue in light -medium wind, you just have to nurse it a minute or two to set it.