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payloan
04-06-2004, 08:31 PM
I went out to the flea market/O.C. Boat show ( boy what a big dissapointment) and picked up the "slide anchor" which I am figuring will work great for the sand bar right? I also saw the same guys "Box Anchor", does anybody know the rundown on these paticular items or maybe a suggestion on what works best. I have a 23' Dana if that matters. By the way I must add it is a big improvement from my fisrt trip out last year, we took a 45lb. plate (yes Joe Wieder type) I guess I could of posted that in the "Most Ghetto Things" thread.

rivercrazy
04-06-2004, 08:36 PM
Box Anchor. Drop it and forget it.

HP350SC
04-06-2004, 08:37 PM
A 460 Ford with a 455 crank welded to the side :wink:

SummerBreeze
04-06-2004, 08:42 PM
The box anchor is the shit.
Although they don't work worth an dam in Lake Tahoe. I never seem to bring enough anchor line to get to the bottom
1650ft

RiverToysJas
04-06-2004, 08:42 PM
Box Anchors are a pain in the ass to handle, and unfold IMO. BUT once in the water, there's nothing better.
I have the small model, and it did slip a little at elsinore last month. BUT, I had a 25' Elim Eagle, Mach 26 DCB, my Lavey, and a 28' offshore boat all on one small box anchor, and with a breeze blowing. We moved about 15' over an hour or two. Not bad at all I thought!!! I've had two to three boats on it fairly often and ususally it never moves!
RTJas :D

THATJEFFGUY
04-06-2004, 08:42 PM
Box anchor...nothing else !

CBLavey
04-06-2004, 08:47 PM
Get the box anchor, you won't be sorry. It is a bit of a pain to unfold,but it does store flat in its own storage case which saves a lot of room and makes it easy to stow. :cool:

payloan
04-06-2004, 08:52 PM
Allright sounds like "The Box " may be my choice, as it allways is I must add. I am here in O.C. anyone know where I can get one? I am leaving Thusrday and dont have time to run out to Thousand Oaks to get one

bordsmnj
04-06-2004, 08:55 PM
Originally posted by CBLavey
Get the box anchor, you won't be sorry. It is a bit of a pain to unfold,but it does store flat in its own storage case which saves a lot of room and makes it easy to stow. :cool:
yeah! what he said.:D worth every penny

RiverToysJas
04-06-2004, 08:57 PM
Originally posted by payloan
Allright sounds like "The Box " may be my choice, as it allways is I must add. I am here in O.C. anyone know where I can get one? I am leaving Thusrday and dont have time to run out to Thousand Oaks to get one
Any West Marine carry's them!
RTJas :D

BOBALOO
04-06-2004, 09:00 PM
There is a West Marine in Havasu close to the Bridge

clownpuncher
04-06-2004, 09:18 PM
The store at the Nautical has them too.

SLOWMAN
04-06-2004, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by payloan
Allright sounds like "The Box " may be my choice, as it allways is I must add. I am here in O.C. anyone know where I can get one? I am leaving Thusrday and dont have time to run out to Thousand Oaks to get one
West Marine in Orange has them. Saw them there last week.

Rexone
04-06-2004, 09:27 PM
We have them at Rex Marine if you need (http://www.rexmar.com/page369.html)

SoCalOffshore
04-06-2004, 10:20 PM
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but the box anchor works great. :D

RiverToysJas
04-06-2004, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by SoCalOffshore
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but the box anchor works great. :D
Really? Where can you get one? :p LMAO!

NorCal Gameshow
04-06-2004, 10:42 PM
what's so good about a box anchor?
http://www.bellsystemmemorial.com/images/xfmr-box.jpg

RiverToysJas
04-06-2004, 11:02 PM
You're using the wrong one, it has to be this one....
http://op6c.com/images/fun2/box.jpg
RTJas :D

NorCal Gameshow
04-06-2004, 11:06 PM
:D :D :D :D

Flying Tiger
04-06-2004, 11:13 PM
www.slideanchor.com
It can be a pain to unfold, and expect some slip,, but it's da kine.

Rexone
04-06-2004, 11:23 PM
Originally posted by RiverToysJas
Really? Where can you get one? :p LMAO!
What the hell is this box anchor you speak of? :p

Essex502
04-07-2004, 06:04 AM
Box anchor. I have two of them. Used them fore and aft with about a 100' of line last October with the fall heat wave and didn't move as all those boat roared by us. Other boats were pushed all over the place. Best dollars spent.

Chase
04-07-2004, 06:12 AM
I have always liked a nice BOX....:D :D

boxscore
04-07-2004, 06:54 AM
Box says box. No doubt about it.

HARDIN18
04-07-2004, 07:06 AM
I here you there Chase, nothen like a good box.

AquaBoogie
04-07-2004, 07:37 AM
Use the Box Anchor with the Anchor Buddy. Works like a charm.

lightnin
04-07-2004, 11:27 PM
Hey, I also have a 23 ft. Dana and have been fighting with the old style anchors for several years now. I was recently at the LA Boat Show and purchased a box anchor there. All I've ever seen at the river is guys throwin out the boxes and takin off to go party. No hassle!
Looking forward to one less thing to worry about!
Lightnin

RUNFAST
04-08-2004, 05:29 AM
HYDRO-BUBBLE by ANCHOR CONCEPTS
Very effective in all types of conditions and disassembles for easy storage......Comes in different powdercoat colors too.

Laveyman
04-08-2004, 06:36 AM
Box anchor here too. A few years back I had no less than ten boats hooked up to my single box anchor in Steamboat Cove all day long. The smallest boat was a 21', all the way up to a 30'. We didn't move an inch all day long! Several of those hooked up that day are members of this board.
I personally think that SIZE DOES MATTER and bought the large on. I'd rather not leave anything to chance and overkill is a good thing when it comes to protecting your boat. Go big and get their sand spike too!