Rear anchor

[Kevin M]

I boat in a deep lake (Lake Cumberland) and want to get a small, second anchor to hold the rear of the boat while in the coves. I get tired of the boat always circling my box anchor (which holds well) but the back needs an anchor. The lake is deep so a shore spike will not work as I have one of those now. How light can I go? What style do you guys think would work best in that situation?

 

[PEARCE]

I would think a mushroom type would work. I wish you lived closer to me because I've got one that I found that I'd give you to have.

 

[Zeus2013]

I use a 15" danforth for that exact situation. I had to modify it slightly to fit the locker anchor.

 

[Matt Phillips]

I have a 15lb mushroom anchor...it doesn't hold off the stern well at all.

 

[CAM212SS]

this is the reason i bought another box anchor

 

[Murf'n'surf]

I've got a 7lb aluminum fortress. I can toss it I good distance and holds like super glue. It's also light and easy to store.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/fortress-anchors--fortress-aluminum-anchors--P005_153_001_003

 

[Speedling]

I boat in a deep lake (Lake Cumberland) and want to get a small, second anchor to hold the rear of the boat while in the coves. I get tired of the boat always circling my box anchor (which holds well) but the back needs an anchor. The lake is deep so a shore spike will not work as I have one of those now. How light can I go? What style do you guys think would work best in that situation?

Deep? Isn't it like 90 foot average?
I have a stock Yamaha anchor and a "navy" anchor from cabelas. The standard anchor grabs the sand great but the navy anchor is what i throw second because it has a lot more weight to it and can shove into the mud or rocks and if not it just weighs more.

 

[Evildwarf]

I have a danforth and an 18# river anchor.
You have to get the scope (line slack, extra line) right or the river anchor won't hold shit. Must have 4' chain also....river anchor holds well at the correct rope angle...probably not the best idea for a stern anchor...I would vote for a danforth or a box anchor.

 

[Kevin M]

Deep? Isn't it like 90 foot average?
I have a stock Yamaha anchor and a "navy" anchor from cabelas. The standard anchor grabs the sand great but the navy anchor is what i throw second because it has a lot more weight to it and can shove into the mud or rocks and if not it just weighs more.

90 feet isn't deep? lol, I'm not typically in that deep of water but normaly 35' to 65'. A heavy anchor is a pain to pull up when you have that much rode to pull up.

 

[2nazt]

90' with a 4:1 scope is a lot but being a rear I do not know what is recommended. I only have 300' on my boat am I in the wrong?

 

[Speedling]

90 feet isn't deep? lol, I'm not typically in that deep of water but normaly 35' to 65'. A heavy anchor is a pain to pull up when you have that much rode to pull up.

My sarcasm is lost in translation.... it's deeep! I remember dropping my anchor in a crystal clear cove and wondering why i never hooked. Peered over the boat and i could see the anchor dangling! 100' of line and able to see the anchor!
I have loooong ropes i use to tie to a tree in cumberland sometimes. Works better and never have the tree uproot.

 

[pagekl]

I have a danforth for the front and a 20lb. navy anchor for the rear. If you're going to be in a place where there is a lot of boat traffic and wakes, I'd go with a heavier anchor. If you're going to be in a cove or a no wake area, then a lighter anchor may be suitable

 

[Sotally Tober]

I always use two Large Box anchors. One off the bow and one off the stern. It holds the boat perfectly in place in the crowded party coves of the Colorado River.

 

[Ilmmct]

x3 on the Box anchor ...

 

[Evildwarf]

My sarcasm is lost in translation.... it's deeep! I remember dropping my anchor in a crystal clear cove and wondering why i never hooked. Peered over the boat and i could see the anchor dangling! 100' of line and able to see the anchor!
I have loooong ropes i use to tie to a tree in cumberland sometimes. Works better and never have the tree uproot.

Haha yes I have done this, but I started with the anchor on the bottom....improper anchoring technique #17...not enough scope on a busy lake day and the passing wake boat lifted us anchor and all and we dragged out over a ledge and when I checked the anchor line (hmmm, we seem to be dragging, better check...) it was straight down with the anchor hanging peacefully between boat and bottom....

 

[Devildog]

Wanted to rekindle this discussion. I have a small box anchor off of the bow, but need something for the stern to stop spinning around. My box anchor is awesome, but it is cumbersome to handle so I really don't want to buy another one. I've tried my Yamaha Danforth anchor, but that doesn't do much off of the stern.

Any other ideas? I usually anchor in 8-15 feet of water, but it does get choppy with all of the boat traffic.

 

[Julian]

I use a box anchor for my primary and store it under one of the bow seats on a door mat. Then I have a standard fluke anchor in the hanging anchor locker and use it off the stern when I need it. They are lightish and I like that is doesn't take up any space as its in the "stock" location.

 

[Devildog]

I use a box anchor for my primary and store it under one of the bow seats on a door mat. Then I have a standard fluke anchor in the hanging anchor locker and use it off the stern when I need it. They are lightish and I like that is doesn't take up any space as its in the "stock" location.

Thx. My fluke just doesn't do it off the stern. I've tried giving it more rode as well, but I still move around quite a bit.

 

[Julian]

Thx. My fluke just doesn't do it off the stern. I've tried giving it more rode as well, but I still move around quite a bit.

How much chain do you have on it?

 

[Devildog]

Standard chain.....like a couple of feet or so.