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Best anchor type for inland waters

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  • 18-12-2019 1:26pm
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    deaglan1
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭


    Hi all, here is my next newbie question. My boat, a 27 ft GRP cruiser, is intended for use on the Shannon system (lakes & rivers & canals). It does not have an anchor. I am bewildered by all the different anchor designs. Any suggestions on the optimal anchor type for this type of underwater terrain would be very welcome. Also, guestimating the boat to have a weight of circa 1400-2000 kg, are particular anchor sizes & weights recommended? Also, for freshwater, is galvanized steel a reasonable choice?

    https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2473/7724/files/anchor-types-summary.jpg?v=1525802635 :confused:


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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,691 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    do you have an electric windlass or will you be hauling it up by hand?


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    deaglan1
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭deaglan1


    Manually


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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,691 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Plow or fluke would be fairly standard designs. You'll need plenty of chain, but be careful as it will all start to weigh a lot on a relatively small 27ft boat.

    But the weight of dragging it all in by hand will get old very quickly and you might want to figure that into your budget.


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    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,320 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    I have an 8kg folding grapnel with chain, rope and a bow roller same as this https://www.sheridanmarine.com/product/folding-grapnel-anchor-kits says it's popular with freeman 23 so might be a bit small for you but you are welcome to it if you are willing to pick it up.






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    deaglan1
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭deaglan1


    Thanks Fergal ...only the anchor is missing so I will decline your very generous offer.


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