292 FASTech anchor locker
 

I just bought a new 292 FASTech this weekend and I'm trying to determine what size/brand/type anchor will fit in the anchor locker. My old anchor is too long to close the door. Any suggestions?

FIRST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 292, I OWN A 2002 292 ; LOVE THE BOAT!!
IN ORDER TO MAKE MY OLD ANCHOR FIT I CUT ABOUT 2 INCHES OFF EACH END OF THE CROSS BAR, IT WORKED OUT FINE; ANOTHER SUGGESTION, LINE THE INSIDE OF THE LOCKER WITH SOME TYPE OF FOAM TO CU SHIN THE FIBERGLASS WHEN YOUR BOUNCING I DIDN'T DO THIS UNTIL I REALIZED THE INSIDE OF THE LOCKER WAS GETTING BEAT TO CRAP
ENJOY THE BOAT
PS; WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR PROPS AND WHAT ARE YOU GETTING FOR PERFORMANCE?

BUST' N ' OUT

BUSTNOUT,

Thanks for the anchor idea...I'll try that.

As far as speed, I am breaking in the 350 Mag MPI engines and have not tested wide open throttle yet (only have two hours). The boat came with Bravo One 28's. My goal is to dial in close to 70 MPH.

How fast is your 292?

I have a 2002, 292, and I don't even use the anchor locker. I put the anchor under the rear seat. I don't want to, but Formula's design to get on the deck is terrible. I have banged my toes, slipped, etc. I hate throwing the anchor in off the back, but I'm not a contorsionist! Got to be an easier way? Honestly, I think
Baja's got it when it comes to getting on the deck. My 292 has 6.2's, 28 pitch, and runs 72 GPS.
Good luck and enjoy!

Golden,

It is difficult to go "on deck" safely. The anchor locker seems small and appears to be the same size on the larger FASTechs. I just can't figure out what type/size of anchor the Formula designers were considering. Do any FASTech owners use their locker with an appropriately-sized, non-modified anchor?

Re: 292 FASTech anchor locker
 

Hey all, relatively new to this forum. We just picked up our 2002 292 FasTech this spring and love the boat. I was curious if any of you have come up with anything for your anchor locker.

I have tried a couple of things but not much has worked well. I have come up with an idea but haven't put it in the boat yet, it's to take a soft side cooler and some of the foam mat stuff and line the cooler with it. I'm hoping this will provide enough cushion for the 20lbs navy anchor.

Thanks
Aaron

Re: 292 FASTech anchor locker
 

Try the folding box anchor from an Arizona company in the back of Powerboat or Hotboat Mag. Folds flat, needs no chain, and works great. Also get the storage bag to solve the banging around problems. Fit in my 312's locker.

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What size box anchor did you get? I see they sell two sizes. And yes the locker up front is the same size as my 353 but 150' of rope adds cushion too.
JIm

Re: 292 FASTech anchor locker
 

I've got a 353. I keep a Fortress FX-7, 200' of line and 5' of chain in the locker. The fx-7 is not the right size anchor for a 35' boat, but it works well as a lunch hook. I keep a dis-assembled Fortress FX-11 in the back of the boat just to have the right size aboard if I need it. I bought Fortress' storage bag for the 11 and it works well. It keeps the whole package as small as possible and comes with the tools necessary to assemble the anchor quickly. I also use a secure quick connection to connect the FX7 to the chain. That way if I need the bigger anchor I can swap them out quickly. BUSTINOUT gave some good advice too, be sure to pad that locker if you keep an anchor up there. I use three of the square throwable pfd's. They cost $5 a piece and have the non-absorbant foam - works great.

Good Luck

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I have a 353 as well, but do not store an anchor in the locker after the 2003 Emerald Coast Poker Run. Long story short, I believe it was a sunsation, was going out the pass for a photo shoot, hit a monster swell and launched the boat. When the boat landed, the anchor ejected out of the locker. Luckily, the anchor went out to the side and did not enter the cock pit. It could have been a very bad situation. If you have seen the video, it is enough to make you cringe. It is a little inconvenient to store it in the cockpit, but I can't bring myself to put one back in the locker.

Re: 292 FASTech anchor locker
 

I have a 382 (no anchor locker), and deploy and retrieve the anchor off of the side of the boat. I drop it off of the side, feed out the line, use the cleat at the base of the windshield to set it, and then pull forward slightly to relive the tension. Only then does someone go out on the foredeck to attach it to the bow cleat. We reverse the procedure to bring it on board. We store it in a heavy vinyl mesh anchor bag in the side compartment. The heavy mesh bags are made by Canyon Products - they're about $70.

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I have a 271 Fastech, it does not have a bow anchor locker but I have real good luck with a Box Anchor (available in the back of Hot Boat). It folds flat for storage and comes with a ventilated bag that will hold it and 100 ft of anchor rode. Fits real good under the back seat. No chain is needed with the box anchor, never had it move when dropped, should be big enough to hold a 35 footer.

I have a 292 and just paid to have the "locker" rebuilt due to anchor damage. My 1990 Chris Craft setup was 10x better.

I'm also looking for an anchor that fits up front.

this thing?

https://www.slideanchor.com/boxanchor

The Anchor Locker is in name only. Back seat it...........

im so confused. lol. im selling a 29 fountain to go into a 292 and everyone is all over the place with possitives and negtives about the formula. took it for test drive and it was like driving a tank compared to my fountain wich i really like. but, want to get back into twin motors. so....fountain is for sale if anybody is interested btw. 716 864 6285....

I'm confused to!! You stated on another thread again saying, that you took the 292 for a test drive, but didn't know if it had hydraulic steering? Your Quote from 292 fastech, "i have hydraulic steering on my fountain and love it. hope it has it on this one... SO, You didn't look or ask?

Also, I never talked to a captain that didn't want to improve a vessel. Just because a captain doesn't like something doesn't mean he's condemning the boat.

One captains positive is another captains negative. It's all relative.... Another words, My 292 performs respectable, You think the 292 you're thinking of buying drives like a tank. Positive/negative???

i asked the guy if it had hydraulic steering. he did not know. the "tank" comment was meant to be a possitve remark. my fountain weighs like 5500 lbs as opposed to the 7000 on the formula. we were in the ocean and it rode noticably smoother due to the weight. i did not drive it so i could not notice if it had the steering or not. i actually just assumed it came stock until i joined on this thread and others. going to drive in in a few weeks and ill look. im guessing its not going to have it though.