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KineticoH20
07-28-2006, 05:10 PM
How much anchor line is on your boat?
Do you use chain on your box anchor?
How do you anchor up at the sand bar or av spot?

phebus
07-28-2006, 05:16 PM
I've got a 12', 50', and 100' line, and I use whatever is appropriate for the depth of water.

Jyruiz
07-28-2006, 06:38 PM
I have two anchors
Dana Jaws with 100' of line
Box Anchor with 50' of line
no chain on either one of them, I have not needed the chain at all, not even in Parker where there is a current.

Boatcop
07-28-2006, 06:41 PM
Standard safe anchor scope is 7-10 times the depth of the water.
But that's more for long term (overnight) anchoring. You can get by with about 2 -3 times the depth for short term, like at the Sandbar.

GunninGopher
07-28-2006, 06:44 PM
I have 5' of chain and 30' of line on a small box anchor for a 19' boat. I boat in Parker mostly these days and leave it in the water for the duration of the trip.
I have 4 hooks down the line so that I can hook up to a smaller length if needed.

RitcheyRch
07-28-2006, 06:45 PM
I have approx 10' of chain and approx 20' of rope on mine.
Standard safe anchor scope is 7-10 times the depth of the water.
But that's more for long term (overnight) anchoring. You can get by with about 2 -3 times the depth for short term, like at the Sandbar.

Coach
07-28-2006, 06:49 PM
For places like the sandbar it depend upon the type of boat and how deep of water you put it in. I use 2 dog leash screws. One front and one rear. Front about 8-10 feet and rear 10-15 feet. I have a 21' jet that I can put in very low water. My buddies with larger Cats just bring a slide spike for the front end and tie it down tight.
For over night at Moabi I use my box anchor no chain on 30-40 foot line with a slide spike at around 50 ft. I have never had a problem with the set up.
I am looking at this product while at Moabi because of the changing water levels during the day. www.adjust-a-anchor.com

Sun burners
07-28-2006, 06:53 PM
75' of line for on my box anchor, and maybe this year I will put a floating device on the end of the line.

Havasu_Dreamin
07-28-2006, 07:27 PM
~100 foot of line on both Box Anchors with loops at 50, 75, 100 feet for the clasp that hooks to the bow eye. Unlike Mike I actually have a floating ball for the anchor line! :p

Jyruiz
07-28-2006, 08:42 PM
I have to get a floating ball for my anchors as well.

Huckleberry
07-28-2006, 08:42 PM
150' of line on my box anchor. Do not put chain on your line if you use a box anchor. One of the main purposes of chain on a Danforth-style anchor is to keep the line low so it pulls the anchor flat, not up, making it set better. A box anchor is desigened for the line to pull up at about a 45 degree angle, so use no chain.

chub
07-28-2006, 09:04 PM
~100 foot of line on both Box Anchors with loops at 50, 75, 100 feet for the clasp that hooks to the bow eye. Unlike Mike I actually have a floating ball for the anchor line! :p
You don't need an anchor for beaching at Moabi, :)
25' box with a slide for the back on my STOKER on the river. Always facing out! :)