Anchors

[Riverrun4you]

Looking into buying a new anchor. Is there a big differance between a box anchor vs a flute style? Any Suggestions?

[Jordy]

IMHO, a box anchor is the only way to go. I've held 10 boats off my one anchor at my local lake and had a few times that it's set so well we had to tie it off and drag it to get it loose. I'm sold. :D

[Jyruiz]

Yup, the box anchor is pretty good. I have also heard good things about Dana's new anchor.

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

It is the only BOX that will never let you down!!!

[H20 Toie]

Box anchor period

[phebus]

Just buy a box type anchor, and be done with it. No chain required, and you don't have to spend a bunch of time trying to set it.

[riverbound]

Go with the Box... I just toss it off the boat and it sets itself. very easy to use, especially after you have had a few.

[Riverrun4you]

Thanks for the input...I'll take your recommendations and go for the box. :)

[phebus]

You have options now too. You can buy the original box anchor, or Dana Marine is making their Jaws anchor.
I have both, and each has it's good features.

[Riverrun4you]

Im not to familar with the Jaws Anchor......What are the pros and cons?

[phebus]

Jaws anchor- lighter, locks in both open and closed position (no pinched or smashed fingers), available powdercoated or stainless (costly).
Both good products.
http://www.danamarineproducts.com/partImages/JAW-100-1.jpg

[H20 Toie]

Buy the box not the copy cat

[MagicMtnDan]

Box vs. Flute
Straight vs. Gay? :crossx:

[Riverrun4you]

LOL!! Gotcha.

[VESSEL ASSIST]

Box vs. Flute
Straight vs. Gay? :crossx:
That's funny but true.
Box anchor, it's the only way to go.
We have several of them and the are a work horse of a tool!!!

[Jordy]

Box vs. Flute
Straight vs. Gay? :crossx:
Hey MMD, which one do you use on your boat??? :D

[phebus]

Those with flukes, use boxes :)

[SCUBA STEVE]

Hey MMD, which one do you use on your boat??? :D
LMFAO!!!

[lalhc]

I bought the Box based on recommendations from this site. It's by far the best anchor that I've ever used.

[Fast Freddy]

in arizona its all about the mushroom anchor. 10 years of boating on 11 different lakes with 2 different types of boats and never have had a problem

[GunninGopher]

Last weekend I was going nuts trying to keep my flute anchor set in 10-12' of water at Parker. I had tried to drag it and it didn't set. I dove down and couldn't get it to grip good. I wasn't sleeping too well so after the second night I finally broke down and bought a box anchor. It set itself right away and held tight for 4 more days. It didn't budge an inch. I just retired my flute for good. It was worth the money no doubt.
By the way, I use a chain and always will. I can't believe some of you guys with $100,000 boats with plenty of room and power won't have 6' of anchor chain? Anchors always work better with chains.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Box anchor hands down is the only way to go :cool:

[Hardly Satisfied]

Go with the Box anchor

[a catered life]

IMHO, a box anchor is the only way to go. I've held 10 boats off my one anchor at my local lake and had a few times that it's set so well we had to tie it off and drag it to get it loose. I'm sold. :D
10 boats on one anchor...jordy either you have no current where your at are we're stretching the truth a little here :cool:
but yes the box is awesome

[Jordy]

10 boats on one anchor...jordy either you have no current where your at are we're stretching the truth a little here :cool:
but yes the box is awesome
I have witnesses. There is a current, not like the river, but usually some wind too and my boat is a big kite. Humbug Cove at Lake Pleasant. AZJD and Big Warlock were there for it and it's happened multiple times.
People that don't know how to set anchors run into problems there. You know, the ones that let the anchor out until it hits the bottom and then tie off. They'll start at the mouth of the cove and you can watch them drift all day long back towards the back until they're out of sight.

[Redwing247]

Get the original box, they're out of Havi on Industrial. Great guys and great after sale service. Even bought me drink at the Naked Turtle..

[a catered life]

I have witnesses. There is a current, not like the river, but usually some wind too and my boat is a big kite. Humbug Cove at Lake Pleasant. AZJD and Big Warlock were there for it and it's happened multiple times.
People that don't know how to set anchors run into problems there. You know, the ones that let the anchor out until it hits the bottom and then tie off. They'll start at the mouth of the cove and you can watch them drift all day long back towards the back until they're out of sight.
ok ok i was just pucking with you :p

[MagicMtnDan]

Hey MMD, which one do you use on your boat??? :D
That was funny the first 1,000 times you said it Jordy. :rolleyes: Guess I'm just the no-boat poster guy :rollside:

[havasurat27]

Another nice thing about the box anchor is NO CHAIN NEEDED! This means less gel coat damage after a few too many!

[Jordy]

That was funny the first 1,000 times you said it Jordy. :rolleyes: Guess I'm just the no-boat poster guy :rollside:
Yeah, so was the Frenchie thing the first 5 times you said it a year ago. Sorry I might have been to subtle and not heavy enough on my sarcasm with the point I'm trying to make. Looks like you missed the point of the exercise. :notam:
Seems as though you've lost focus MMD. All your Frenchie remarks are getting in the way of your porn posting. Can't let that happen. :rolleyes:

[Biglue]

Looking into buying a new anchor. Is there a big differance between a box anchor vs a flute style? Any Suggestions?
I just use my mother in law. :crossx:

[Big Warlock]

Box anchor is the only way to go. Jordy has held 10 boats including the Donzi, and two other large boats, no problem. I have one for my boat and will never use anything else.

[a catered life]

That was funny the first 1,000 times you said it Jordy. :rolleyes: Guess I'm just the no-boat poster guy :rollside:
nope its still funny :p