What type of anchor for a 27', 4,400 lb. boat?

Question

Hello, I want to buy an anchor for use on sandy / mucky bottoms. The boat is a 27' Baja (4,400 lbs). What kind should I buy???

Answer 1

I have a true sand anchor for a 22' offshore boat. This dude weighs only 10 pounds but angles into the sand. The harder you pull on it, the further it goes into the sand.

Answer 2

A 16 lb Danforth type for general use.  I have had very good results with a claw anchor on mucky bottoms, not so good with a plow.  The claw should be around 24 lbs.  In my experience, anchors one size larger than recommended by the mfgrs aren't just a good idea, they are essential.

Answer 3

I looked at the anchor you were looking at and this is the anchor I have on my boat that weighs about 5,000 LBs. It does a great job on both mud, sand, and rock. I would get the model 13 as you don't want to get the flukes to short. This anchor is not real heavy. I have a 4 ft. chain attached which helps set the anchor. Good luck.

Answer 4

The anchor is listed for size of boat on anchor > It's the chain that holds the boat as no rode should be touching the bottom as it will cut or damage>At least 20 of 5/16 chain>I use all chain for the Caribbean & Bahamas with a short rode>>