Best Anchor in Lake Michigan, Box Anchor or Fortress for 34ft boat
02-20-2012, 11:55 AM
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Best Anchor in Lake Michigan, Box Anchor or Fortress for 34ft boat
I just got a 34 ft Powerquest Vyper, and am torn on what anchor to buy. I will do almost all of my boating on Lake Michigan, anchoring in The Playpen and by Indiana beaches. Will the box anchor be good enough in the lake waters for a 11k lb boat?? Thanks for the help!
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02-20-2012, 06:56 PM
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Almost anything will hold a boat in calm conditions, no current, etc. If you never intend to leave the boat unattended at anchor, then you don't need to go with as nearly as heavy ground tackle than if you do.
As with any anchor, having at least a bit of chain rhode (10'-15' is probably good for most powerboats) will dramatically improve its holding power.
Go to West Marine or Boat US or equivalent site, and you can look at the recommendations for your size boat. Scale it back based on the factors of no superstructure, calm conditions, not left unattended, etc.
As with any anchor, having at least a bit of chain rhode (10'-15' is probably good for most powerboats) will dramatically improve its holding power.
Go to West Marine or Boat US or equivalent site, and you can look at the recommendations for your size boat. Scale it back based on the factors of no superstructure, calm conditions, not left unattended, etc.
02-21-2012, 08:28 AM
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Because every single pound of weight that is added to a boat will contribute towards decreased performance and increased fuel consumption, any place that weight can be saved is worthwhile.
I bought a Fortress and glad that I did. The holding power of a Fortress anchor is legendary and the final, and to me almost the best, positive is that the Fortress is made in the USA.
I bought a Fortress and glad that I did. The holding power of a Fortress anchor is legendary and the final, and to me almost the best, positive is that the Fortress is made in the USA.
02-21-2012, 10:17 AM
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I have a Fortress and a Box. The Box wins hands down and when its not being used it folds up and stores in a bag. The Fortress is in my garage and I sell it cheap but I would just buy the Box and be done.
02-21-2012, 10:22 AM
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This is the response I was hoping to get! I just bought a Polished SS Large Box, hope it works fine in Lake Michigan. Do the guys who use the Box use any Chain??
02-21-2012, 10:23 AM
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Also what kind of anchor off of the stern do you reccomend? What line works best for you guys and how do you store the line? Thanks for all of the responses!
