Anchor Size for 04 Sea Ray Sport 21ft

Chip K

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Jan 27, 2015
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21' Sport 200
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4.6 Merc
Hello,

I am a new Sea Ray owner and new to the forum. I recently purchased the above boat, but all equipment had been stolen from the boat prior to my purchase. I am now replacing service items for the boat and I am looking to replace the anchor and I am trying to determine what size will fit in the anchor compartment, and be appropriate for the boat. I have been googling info, but I haven't found a response to what would work for the boat and would fit in the compartment. Any help would be appreciated. I am using the boat in the bay in Northwest Florida only. An help would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Welcome to CSR. Our 2000 240 DA came with a 12 lb Danforth anchor that fit into a jig in the anchor locker. If you plan on anchoring out a lot I would recommend research of the "Rocna" brand. I know the plow style anchors don't fit in my anchor locker but I find them more suitable for the uses that we see. Good luck.
 
Welcome aboard
 
You'll probably end up with a fluke anchor (Danforth -- although that's a name brand). They tend to fit the best in the anchor locker of your boat. As far as what "size" anchor, some brands go by 'pounds' and others just use a straight numbering system, so it get's confusing. Also, the width of the stocks can vary from one brand to another. Your best bet, other than someone with the same boat as you do the measuring for you, is to simply measure the distance (port to starboard) where the stocks will set. Then go to a marine store and find the biggest one that will fit. If you have to cut a bit off the stocks to make it fit, that'll be OK. Add about 6' of 1/4" chain and you'll be all set.
 
You'll probably end up with a fluke anchor (Danforth -- although that's a name brand). They tend to fit the best in the anchor locker of your boat. As far as what "size" anchor, some brands go by 'pounds' and others just use a straight numbering system, so it get's confusing. Also, the width of the stocks can vary from one brand to another. Your best bet, other than someone with the same boat as you do the measuring for you, is to simply measure the distance (port to starboard) where the stocks will set. Then go to a marine store and find the biggest one that will fit. If you have to cut a bit off the stocks to make it fit, that'll be OK. Add about 6' of 1/4" chain and you'll be all set.

Dennis,

when cutting the stocks do you need to coat the ends to prevent rusting since the anchors are galvanized on outside?

Also, buy all the proper connections so you have strength when transitioning form anchor to chain and chain to rope.

My anchor bent/cracked a few years ago and I was able to go to local boat dealer (not sea ray) and get an exact match. fit right in the opening.
 
Overtons is selling complete sets of fluke anchors. I assume dealers will do the same. Even if you don't buy a complete unit make sure you get those shackles.

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The 10 lb says boats up to 24' but it still depends on where you boat. I boat on Ohio River and sometimes the current is pretty strong. My last one bent because it got stuck in some rocks/logs and I had to use the boat motor to loosen it.
 
Dennis,

when cutting the stocks do you need to coat the ends to prevent rusting since the anchors are galvanized on outside?

Also, buy all the proper connections so you have strength when transitioning form anchor to chain and chain to rope.

My anchor bent/cracked a few years ago and I was able to go to local boat dealer (not sea ray) and get an exact match. fit right in the opening.

"Technically", yeah. You can even buy galvanizing spray paint. But the metal is so thick there that it won't really matter. It'll get some surface rust on it and then that'll pretty much be it.

You're right - you don't need to go to a Sea Ray dealer. There actually is no official "Sea Ray" anchor. Or at least none that I'm aware of. Although most people will think the anchor "came with the boat from the factory", we add the anchor into the boat ourselves (from our personal ship's store), with the sale of a new boat. It is different with cruisers.
 
Don't forget an anchor for the stern.

Since everything was stolen, please remember to buy all Coast Guard essentials. Flares, whistle, fire extinguisher etc.

Welcome to Club Sea Ray.
 
I've got a seacore anchor like the picture wish2fish posed. It came with the boat along with 100ft of rode - no chain. Seems to work fine, mostly clay / mud bottom lake. These are nice anchors for small boats - the built in slip shank is a nice feature, has saved me a couple of times when anchor get's hung on a stump. Pull from the opposite direction you set in and it will usually come out. I don't carry a second anchor, the few time we anchor stern to there is always a tree or something on-shore to tie off too. If you anchor off the beach, you probably want a second anchor.
 
I've got a seacore anchor like the picture wish2fish posed. It came with the boat along with 100ft of rode - no chain. Seems to work fine, mostly clay / mud bottom lake. These are nice anchors for small boats - the built in slip shank is a nice feature, has saved me a couple of times when anchor get's hung on a stump. Pull from the opposite direction you set in and it will usually come out. I don't carry a second anchor, the few time we anchor stern to there is always a tree or something on-shore to tie off too. If you anchor off the beach, you probably want a second anchor.

I would add the few feet of chain. It will keep the rope from wearing over time on bottoms where there is debris.

The OP is from Florida. Said would use in the bay. Good reason to have 2 anchors.
 

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