Anchor options for 420 Sundancer

[BVasily]

I am looking at changing up my stock anchor (35lb gal plow) which has held ok but seems small for a 25K lb boat ... for a 72 lb Rocna Vulcan.
Any advice or other suggestions. Boating is in the Thousand Islands and shores of lake Ontario. Pretty much every kind of anchorage you will find. I keep a second 35lb Danforth aft anchor that I use in many tight anchorage circumstances.

P.S. for anyone interested, one of my favourite anchorages ... all rock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hb4mNjJN2o&feature=youtu.be

 

[katricol]

The rocna is a very good anchor, the coq is considered by many to be the best. I think something in the 55lb range would sufice , but the 72 would be ok also

 

[BVasily]

cog?

 

[CougarCruiser]

You are better off with a smaller anchor and more chain. You could blow your windlass with that size anchor and alot of chain. That is ALOT of anchor.

+1 for Rocna. One of the new 'Vulcan' models by Rocna at the 55lb point would hold you... Especially if you are all chain (or alot of chain).

http://www.fisheriessupply.com/rocna-anchor-vulcan-galvanized-steel

 

[katricol]

Sorry, I meant CQR. You can see them at defender.com, an one in the 55lb range would be perfect

 

[sb in gp]

I am looking at changing up my stock anchor (35lb gal plow) which has held ok but seems small for a 25K lb boat ... for a 72 lb Rocna Vulcan.
Any advice or other suggestions. Boating is in the Thousand Islands and shores of lake Ontario. Pretty much every kind of anchorage you will find. I keep a second 35lb Danforth aft anchor that I use in many tight anchorage circumstances.

P.S. for anyone interested, one of my favourite anchorages ... all rock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hb4mNjJN2o&feature=youtu.be

Love the video. Excellent fender deployment.

 

[Alex F]

I am looking at changing up my stock anchor (35lb gal plow) which has held ok but seems small for a 25K lb boat ... for a 72 lb Rocna Vulcan.
Any advice or other suggestions. Boating is in the Thousand Islands and shores of lake Ontario. Pretty much every kind of anchorage you will find. I keep a second 35lb Danforth aft anchor that I use in many tight anchorage circumstances.

P.S. for anyone interested, one of my favourite anchorages ... all rock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hb4mNjJN2o&feature=youtu.be

As you have experienced for your self, the stock Delta plow anchor is just ok, as an overall use anchor. Unfortunately, many manufactures put slightly smaller anchors (just make the compliance), and SR was no exception for our boats. I have all chain and 35lbs SS delta anchor is doing a decent job when I compensate by adding scope (in a range from min 7:1 to 10:1). in normal conditions and 12:1-15:1 when it blows. The problem is when it's too deep or not enough swinging room.

Having said that I would only look in to new generation anchors like Manson, Rocna, Ultra, Spade, etc. Go for larger version. These are expensive anchors and you want to buy it once and buy it right.

 

[Woody]

FWIW, a bunch of anchoring info, several linked articles http://www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/new-gen-boat-anchors-explained.php

 

[HUMPH]

The OEM anchor is a Kodiak and can be purchased through your dealer or direct from the following:
Marcia Fryer
Southcoast Marine Products, Inc.
ph: 727-573-4821
fax: 727-573-6012
marciafryer@verizon.net

 

[katricol]

I stand corrected, the rocna did way better than the CQR !!

 

[Billfletcher]

My boat is of similar size and weight to yours. I got rid of the OEM anchor and had a 35 Lb Ultra anchor installed. I have 100 ft of chain and the rest is rope.

This relatively light weight anchor with the chain holds the boat like superglue and paper. i have no problem leaving my boat unoccupied, anchored, and going for a swim on a windy day.

The ultra is not cheap, but imo there is no better anchor out there.