Just ordered $450 worth of stuff from slideanchor.com
 

Curious to see how it all works. I ordered a small box anchor, a large shore spike, 150ft of 7/16 rope, and a bouy tender ball. I have been wanting one of these box anchors for some time and cant wait to try it out on the water next weekend. I have been wanting to order the boarding platform in the very last picture but am going to wait until winter. Anyone got any experience with these products?

www.slideanchor.com

http://www.slideanchor.com/ShopITHan...=350&Type=Home
http://www.slideanchor.com/userfiles...nchor%20ad.jpg
http://www.slideanchor.com/ShopITHan...=350&Type=Home
http://www.slideanchor.com/ShopITHan...=350&Type=Home

I really want to buy a small box anchor but im worried it wont fit in the bow storage compartments under the seats. They look awesome!

Box anchor works great.

I have a 'small', but its not very small at all. Flat, in the bag with 100' of rope tucked in its about 2 foot by 8 inches. But it is a lot easer to use than a regular anchor.

I didn't pony up for the SS tho, I went with the galvanized.

I have all their stuff but the ladder and thats next.

Box- works great .
I have the "small" box anchor for a 28 footer and it works great as long as you give it the scope they recommend.
I've held three boats in a light current .
Mine plus a 22 footer in gusty winds in a cove on Lake Naci.

Sand spike- works great
(especially with quick cleats and a danik hook.)

Accessories like quick cleats and danik hook are simply great, and reduce drama substantially.

Your friends will "borrow" this stuff- so look out.

Uncle Dave

I like the stuff but I would pay A LOT more for her!:hitit:

The anchor just flat out works. I miss the windlass off my last boat, but at least this thing isn't as heavy as that one was and still does the job.

I've spent many a day in a cove having fun while boats all around me are fussing with their dragging anchors. It's actually quite funny to watch, especially on the bigger boats where the lame husband is yelling at his wife as they try to set the anchor.

I am going to test the small box anchor to to see if it works well. If it does I will probably order another one or an extra small for the rear of the boat. If not I will buy the large for the front and throw the small off the back. Lowes sells a version of the danik hook that is ALOT cheaper. I been using it for about 2 years and never has broke. You can buy them in packages like tie downs. They come with a rope and one ratchet style hook on each end.

I have a new large for sale if anyone is interested.

[email protected]

Kirk

I have one works great I think it was a medium.I have actually held a few boats with it.It sets fast.

I had five boats riding on my small box anchor all day at Redfish reef. My gps anchor alarm never went off so I know we didn't move much.

Getting the thing out of the bottom at the end of the day was a chore though:drink:

The spike lets you back up to a beach with the box out front and stay there all day.

This mirrors my experience exactly.

You can drag the danforth/vplow anchors all over the lake before you get them to set then.

Then when and if you can get it set you need so much scope you have to prep for a 200 yard circular swing if the wind changes on you.

Then when you are done where does it and the 25+ feet of chain you need to get it to set at all with go?

UD

love my box anchor, had 8 boats on it a few weeks ago, it folds flat and stows in less space than a conventional anchor. Matter of fact I lay it on top of the old one and it all still fits in the same spot.

:eek:unless your on the ocean:eek: you got to make adjustments :party-smiley-004:or you could be on the beach or sandbar for a while :grinser010: two weeks ago we went down the beach warning people in there little boats about the bar that was in front of them just because you have 3ft of water around your boat that doesn't mean you have it 20ft infront of you :eek:. and some people looked at us like we had two heads and sure enough they got stuck two boats CC one with ob one with a i/o:lolhit::lolhit::lolhit:oh well.

After some questions to the site, I ordered my small boc=x anchor last spring. Works fantastic. Most larger boats, 28' plus would need the next size up. I just drop it off the side, run the anchor line to the bow, tie off and it's done. Actually turned out to be much easier than fussing with the anchor hold.

The only downside is their weight, but it holds like a spike in granite. No more Danforths for me.

Great company as well, very swift in delivery, great feedback, answered all questions.

I oam hoping the small is enough for my 31ss....after reading post on here I heard of several guys holding 2 or 3 boats 25-32 foot at a time with the small. They have small, extra small, large, and xtra large. Reviews said the large was VERY large and harder to store and that the small was plenty for most boats.

Does anyone own the boarding platform? Would love to see some setup pics

so for a 20 foot bowrider can i go with the baby one or do i need the small one?

Depends on typical conditions you anchor in but a baby one would probably be more than sufficient. I'd like to get a babye to use as a stern anchor.

add some chain between the rope and anchor, I have about 8' , it helps setting in clay. Also the rule of thumb is 7-10' of line for every foot of water depth.

I anchor mostly in sand/mud, so no problem with limited scope. At least half the scope as with the fluke. Clay is harder, so you may have to work it in by using reverse to set it. I have a 15' chain that I would use only for very gusty or high wind days, or in hard clay as stated.

I've been eyeing these anchors for a while now and from what I'm reading I think it's time to get one. My new (to me) 35 fountain doesn't have an anchor locker like my old boat, so this sounds like the ticket. Do you guys think I could get away with a small or should I just get the large and be done with it?

I have heard of guys at the lake with 42's using the small in the coves and never budge. From what I have read on here through other post the small is plenty for anything under 40ft.

I think it depends on the bottom, if it's firm a "small" will hold a flotilla. I always set my gps anchor watch alarm in any case but have never dragged my small on my 29' I usually have at least one or two other boats riding on my anchor.

Now if you are planning on sleeping at anchor than I would say that you should buy the recommended size for your vessel, likewise if the bottom is soft.

It is after all- an anchor and no matter how good can be challenging, but Id still put it up against any I have tried for ease of setting, and Ive always "outset" my old v plow, and any buddies using anything else.

Mud holding - agreed- the inner part of the box can hold a lot of mud and Ive even had 10-15 lb rocks make it all the way to the surface nestled inside. I usually have a half gallon plastic jug standing by to wash the mud off.


As far as pulling the pin and crushing your finger- well you have to be just a bit smarter than the machine you're working.


UD

LOL, I wasn't going to go there:drink:

I've used them for 7 years and love it. I have a the small version, but don;t let the word "small" fool you. It will hold a pretty good sized boat. My mian purpose is normally in raftups or hooked just off the beach I have a 20' dock line looped thru it and I motor up, toss it in tied to the aft cleat and forget about it. Easy to deal with upon departure as well this way. If I need to due a wind chop or current flow issue, I will just walk the line up to the bow ring on the nose and clip it with a stainless clip. Again easy on, easy off.

I've always wondered how well or practical the boarding ladder works.

Thats pretty funny! and Ive had a friend do that as well, but I promised not to roast him, and already forwarded the link.

As for the chain- a little bit goes a long way and everything else Ive seen absolutely NEEDS chain to set at all so your still ahead with the box.



UD

Will a Small Box Anchor fit in a standard size anchor locker when folded up or do you need to hide it some where else?

We bought the boarding ladder, it works great on the Nordic.
Dean

I have a small box anchor on my 23.5' Scarab. Works great. I have used it in various different bottom conditions, mostly sand and mud - haven't tried it on rock yet - and am very happy with it.

The only time it moved was when somehow it got tipped up on its end and the claws had no contact with the bottom.

It does hold a lot of crap when you pull it up, so be prepared to swish it around before you bring it on board. Usually you have to do 6-10 dunks to get it good and clean.

Good design, but as with everything there is room for improvement:
1) Getting the thing latched in the open position could be easier. I am sure there is a better or more user friendly way of getting it to latch in the open position.
2) It's not that light. I can only imagine that the larger sizes would be heavier. I have wondered if they could make it all or partially out of aluminum or would that affect its holding ability?
3) Could they drill holes in the structure to help with self cleaning when it is pulled up? I don't see why not - I imagine most of the strength comes from the jaws themselves.
4) Could they coat the tips of the jaws with a rubbery or plastic substance just in case it comes in contact with something on the boat?

Other than that, I'm quite happy with mine. Does the job very well and I would recommend getting one. This is my third season with it.

PLEASE post some pics of the ladder in use and how it sits. The pics on there site arent very good. Did you go with teak or diamond plate

Please do tell us more about the ladder.

I have a big V as well (relatively big) and the swing down boarding ladder in the back is a pain, especially for a few friends that are a bit "short for their weight".

Id very much like to see how you use it.

As for the box being heavy- well.... its an anchor that doesn't need a lot of or any chain.

You kind of have to pick one or the other.

Drilling holes in the sides is an interesting idea....

UD

I don't know Dave, a Fortress is nice and light for its holding power . . .

I use an FX-7 Fortress and 6' of chain. Once that baby hooks up it can hold a lot of boats in a raft-off. The only time I have trouble getting it hooked is in hard clay, which we have a bit of in our local pond. I have been looking for a backup anchor that I can also use as a stern anchor if swinging is a problem. This anchor looks like it will fit the bill nicely. I like the idea of no chain for where I will be storing this second anchor.

Yeah its a bit lighter, but getting them to set can take forever- if they set at all.

I spend like half an hour dragging them around and then you need like 5-1 scope to keep em stuck. so your swing circle in a changing wind is 250 feet in 50 feet of water vs 100- a huge difference in a cove on a lake. In the ocean not so big a deal except you have to carry 5X the line.

They also call for a minimum amount of chain so the weight thing gets offset by chain weight, and set factor.




UD

As I mentioned earlier, I exclusively use a 20' dock line and 90% of the time it's tied off at the rear cleat. Occasionally clip it to the bow ring when conditions dictate. In a raftup it's a good one to use off the stern to keep the group from swinging without having to set it.

I spray my latch/spring with WD40 on occasion and it locks/unlocks with no problems. My use is mostly in sandy bottoms, so very little muck coes up with it. Perhaps you could drill your own holes in it and let us know if that works out.

I too would like to see some pics of how the ladder attaches to the gunnels. No possibility of scratches right? Is the length adjustable?