Mantus anchor. Awesome

[Dean P]

@farrelltravis Do you need chain with these anchors? I supposed it does hurt but is it necessary?

 

[DieselCamel]

90% of anchors need to be used with chain to have rated holding power. Anchor might hold without but will always work better with.

 

[Dean P]

90% of anchors need to be used with chain to have rated holding power. Anchor might hold without but will always work better with.

I agree, but I remember reading that this particular anchor does not need chain. Just trying to confirm.

 

[jEt_jAk]

I'm curious if the 2.5 can fit in the anchor locker on the 19ft.

 

[steve0617]

I'm curious if the 2.5 can fit in the anchor locker on the 19ft.

I've purchased the 8lb one for my 19 AR. I'll report back with pics once I get it. If it fits, certainly the 2.5 will.

 

[jEt_jAk]

Does the 2019 have the same size anchor locker as 2018?

 

[steve0617]

Does the 2019 have the same size anchor locker as 2018?

I'm not sure, but here's what my rough tape measure says for the 19

Anchor storage opening

14.5" width for a fluke anchor posts.
16.5" at front
18" at back
14" bow to stern
13" deepest at stern side but tapers with hull

 

[Jebinok]

The 2.5 fits in my wet locker over the clean out hole. I have the 8 pounder for the front. i dont use a chain on either and have never had to reset. these are awsome anchors.

 

[DCB-270]

I use the 8 in the front and 2 in the back with no chain, works great, the 2 fits in the back of my 09 212 and its very shallow. The 2 doesnt have a roll bar.

 

[farrelltravis]

@farrelltravis Do you need chain with these anchors? I supposed it does hurt but is it necessary?

Chain is not required with the Mantus anchor. Chain will help, but is not required. These anchors are truly unbelievable and work very well with or without chain.

 

[farrelltravis]

Just to reinforce what @Jebinok and @DCB-270 are saying that chain is not necessary, my rear anchor is a 2 pound Mantus with no chain and it holds just fine also.

 

[farrelltravis]

8lb er purchased.

Thank you so much for the order @steve0617 !!! We are shipping your order now!

 

[Dean P]

Chain is not required with the Mantus anchor. Chain will help, but is not required. These anchors are truly unbelievable and work very well with or without chain.

Thank you for confirming. I realize the chain's main purpose is 2 fold; add additional weight to the anchor (due to the buoyancy of the line) and to aid in laying the shank on the bed of the water. Interestingly, this Mantus anchor is designed to always force the shank down onto the bed. It appears to be anyways. Am I correct in thinking that?

 

[the MfM]

I’ve never tried mine without chain...curious why you want no chain? Space issue?

 

[Dean P]

I’ve never tried mine without chain...curious why you want no chain? Space issue?

Not so much a space issue. A few reasons: 1) weight, 2) chain always hit the boat somewhere, 3) weight - to heavy for my wife to lift out of the water (especially when they're muk/sand on it)

 

[the MfM]

Not so much a space issue. A few reasons: 1) weight, 2) chain always hit the boat somewhere, 3) weight - to heavy for my wife to lift out of the water (especially when they're muk/sand on it)

I was on the fence between getting the 8 or 13 based on the sizing charts from mantus. Decided to go with the 8 but I added 4’ of 3/8” vinyl coated hi viz chain. The chain probably adds 3-5 pounds but the wife is always at the helm while I pull the anchor so it’s not a problem.

The anchor has been great. Never had it pull out and only once I had it drag more than a couple feet before it set.

 

[farrelltravis]

Thank you for confirming. I realize the chain's main purpose is 2 fold; add additional weight to the anchor (due to the buoyancy of the line) and to aid in laying the shank on the bed of the water. Interestingly, this Mantus anchor is designed to always force the shank down onto the bed. It appears to be anyways. Am I correct in thinking that?

Yes, you are correct.

 

[bdog1101]

Just ordered the 8 lb @farrelltravis. Got very tired of the cheap one I had not holding. I'm looking forward to trying this thing out!

 

[Weeb]

I only used a couple ft of chain and it’s fine.

 

[Beachbummer]

I got both the 8 and the 13. haven't used the 13 yet, keeping it as a storm anchor, but the 8lbs fits in the locker. I added some spacers so it can hang on top. We have used the 8lbs twice, and twice it has held extremely well. The second time too well, so I had to pull it, as my wife gave up.