What anchor do you use for Stern?

[sheridon]

So, I'm going to Aquapaloosa this weekend and am going to get a stern anchor. What kind of anchor are people using for that?

I currently have a danforth anchor for the bow and my marina says that another danforth for the stern would work good as well.

I am going to be anchoring in the Potomac River which seems to be kinda mucky on the bottom. Would another Danforth work just fine or look for something else?

 

[marcortez]

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

If the main Danforth is working for you, another one for the stern seems appropriate.

 

[dvan1901]

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

If it is a muddy bottom, and you don't want to spend a lot of money, a mushroom anchor should work well enough to keep you from swinging around...remember to still use chain

 

[HappierWet]

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

You don't say what kind of boat you have, so .......IN GENERAL, yes a Danforth type anchor will work assuming that it is rigged similar to your bow anchor as it relates to scope. You might also use a heavier anchor like a mushroom or navy style to keep the stern anchor closer to the boat. Even with these heavier anchors, I would not recommend trying to rig it straight up and down. Scope on the stern anchor ( IMO ) should not be less than 2.5 to 1. Obviously, the bow anchor as your primary should have more scope.

Enjoy the show.

 

[sheridon]

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

Sorry I forgot to include the boat. It's a Sea Ray 185

 

[stubbsboogie]

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

We use a mushroom anchor for our stern anchor. Especially in mucky bottom.

Oh and by the way tell us about aquapalloooza. I have always wanted to go to one of those.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

use the mushroom on the stern because it is not as good as a danforth. That way if the tide changes or you get waves over the stern you are not as likely to swamp and sink.
If you are on a river with current, then bow into the current, never stern.

 

[hubbard53]

Re: What anchor do you use for Stern?

i use a mushroom anchor for the stern - with very little scope