richter anchors

[Pony]

http://www.richteranchors.com/ <br /><br />I'm thinking about getting one of these. I am wondering if any of you guys have used them, and if you think they are worth the money. I have a 14ft alumacraft, and was thinking of going with the second smallest anchor on list. I currently have a mushroom anchor and a small lead/concrete one that i plan to use in the back of the boat.

 

[bayman]

Re: richter anchors

It depends on the bottom conditions where you anchor. If muddy, then many people really like the Danforth or fluke style anchors such as these:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?keywords=fluke+anchor <br /><br />This style has a lot of holding power and is a lot less expensive.

 

[navigator336]

Re: richter anchors

In mild conditions that anchor should be fine. In a bad situation that requires your anchor to hold to keep you safe, I wouldn't use it.

 

[Pony]

Re: richter anchors

I was thinking about for sand flats to anchor over perch it fall.....and in summer when i anchor its a variety of types of bottom, from sandy muck to semi rocky

 

[QC]

Re: richter anchors

From their site: "they out performed any other design at the same weight". Then look to the right and they recommend an 18 pounder for boats up to 20'. <br /><br />Keep looking. Danforth with chain is still my fav.

 

[Pony]

Re: richter anchors

Been doing a little searching on anchors still. i personally have never used a chain on any anchor, what does it do exactly, and what are the benefits and drawbacks? Are there situations when a chain would hinder hold?

 

[rwidman]

Re: richter anchors

The chain helps to keep the pull of the rode more horizontal so the flukes of the anchor dig into the bottom. It wouldn't make any difference on a mushroom anchor or block of concrete. The only time a chain would hinder the anchor is if you just drop the anchor and chain overboard without the boat backing down from the anchoring spot. In this case, the chain could pile on top of the anchor and foul it.

 

[Pony]

Re: richter anchors

Ah well that makes sense. thanks ridman.

 

[Mark42]

Re: richter anchors

I have a small fluke anchor that works great for fair weather boating. It holds my 14.5 foot runabout solidly in place in strong currents and tides. In both sandy and rocky bay bottoms, and it's only about a foot long. I was skeptical when I saw it. I thought it was way too small. But it was rated for boats up to 17' and has been working fine. It is also fairly easy to store because it's basicaly flat. There's about 3' of galvanized chain on it.<br /><br />I don't know how well it would hold in a storm, but I really don't plan on finding out either.

 

[Pony]

Re: richter anchors

Thanks Mark, yeah i dont plan to see how well anything holds in a storm either....been stuck in a storm once, dont really want to have it happen again. lol