Best Pontoon Anchor

Hillcountry · 09-19-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

After having owned three pontoon boats and tried most of the above noted anchors on the big lake...do yourself and your boat a favor and get yourself a "Digger" anchor. No chain required or recommended to drag up and scratch the **** out of your boat.

It's the easiest anchor to set and pull up with great holding power. Just google Digger anchor to find their website to determine the size you need, most likely a 15 lb is all you need. http://www.diggeranchor.com/anchors.html

The digger really is your best option by far!

Dan

Well, on ishoot308's recommendation I bought the Digger 15 lb anchor and have used it a few times at popular anchoring spots on the lake.
This thing DIGS and SETS immediately! I love it and the way it collapses by tugging on the rope (NO CHAIN, MIND YOU!)
Everywhere I have used it, it performs like an anchor should.
By contrast, I'm still using the freebie Danforth "style" anchor that comes with the boat for a stern anchor but it is literally, useless. Wind and wakes cause it to slip miserably, along the bottom, chain and all...when I retrieve it it feels like a dead fish...not the Digger!
Thanks, Ishoot308!

Winni_Bay · 07-11-2017, 10:44 AM

ok
Im tired of my cheap anchors not catching on our new 25 ft tritoon
just ordered a digger 15 lbs i will have it friday
will post how it does
thanks for great info on the digger

Dave

thinkxingu · 07-11-2017, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni_Bay

ok
Im tired of my cheap anchors not catching on our new 25 ft tritoon
just ordered a digger 15 lbs i will have it friday
will post how it does
thanks for great info on the digger

Dave

Good luck with it. If it doesn't solve your problem, I've had great success with my Mantus, and a few friends have as well.

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Phantom · 07-11-2017, 11:27 AM

For what it's worth --- we just got a Fortress this year for our 26' Bowrider !

Admittedly - a tad expensive ($139), but has been working like a chap all season. My wife (windlass) loves it too because it is so light.

One trick I will share, as it is so light, it tends to "flutter" to the bottom (yes, even with the chain) as opposed to our older heavy style which sank immediately. You need to give it a minute or two to get down, then start your reversing motion.

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Patofnaud · 07-11-2017, 11:41 AM

I sandbar my 20ft toon a lot and when not on sand, it's in about 15ft of water in a cove.

Box anchor off the bow facing out toward the waves.
Fluke anchor off the stern facing shore.

Drop the box, give it a lot of scope, back up until it bites in (or walk out and jump up and down on it when really shallow).

Once the box is set, toss or walk the fluke out the stearn until it has scope, then set.

Eventually, I am looking to replace the fluke with one of those dent puller styles you hammer into the sand.

Edit: that digger does look nice.

Winni_Bay · 07-11-2017, 11:59 AM

on the 4th we anchored just out side in braun bay the chepo anchor kept coming loose had 70 ft rope see this weekend with the digger

i will use the chain on back anchor

Thanks

Dave

ishoot308 · 07-11-2017, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni_Bay

ok
Im tired of my cheap anchors not catching on our new 25 ft tritoon
just ordered a digger 15 lbs i will have it friday
will post how it does
thanks for great info on the digger

Dave

Just remember NO CHAIN whatsoever!

You will love it!

Dan

07-11-2017, 10:44 AM	#2
Winni_Bay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	digger anchor ok Im tired of my cheap anchors not catching on our new 25 ft tritoon just ordered a digger 15 lbs i will have it friday will post how it does thanks for great info on the digger Dave

07-11-2017, 11:27 AM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	For what it's worth --- we just got a Fortress this year for our 26' Bowrider ! Admittedly - a tad expensive ($139), but has been working like a chap all season. My wife (windlass) loves it too because it is so light. One trick I will share, as it is so light, it tends to "flutter" to the bottom (yes, even with the chain) as opposed to our older heavy style which sank immediately. You need to give it a minute or two to get down, then start your reversing motion. . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-11-2017, 11:41 AM	#5
Patofnaud Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tilton/Paugus Bay Posts: 242 Thanks: 15 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	Box... And a fluke... I sandbar my 20ft toon a lot and when not on sand, it's in about 15ft of water in a cove. Box anchor off the bow facing out toward the waves. Fluke anchor off the stern facing shore. Drop the box, give it a lot of scope, back up until it bites in (or walk out and jump up and down on it when really shallow). Once the box is set, toss or walk the fluke out the stearn until it has scope, then set. Eventually, I am looking to replace the fluke with one of those dent puller styles you hammer into the sand. Edit: that digger does look nice. Last edited by Patofnaud; 07-11-2017 at 04:05 PM.

07-11-2017, 11:59 AM	#6
Winni_Bay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Digger on the 4th we anchored just out side in braun bay the chepo anchor kept coming loose had 70 ft rope see this weekend with the digger i will use the chain on back anchor Thanks Dave

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