Self Deploying Anchor for 2320???

[Kurt]

Currently have a fortress style anchor on our 2320 with factory pulpit and Lewmar 700. Anchor does not want to self deploy at all and threatens fiberglass damage upon retrieval so it ends up needing help going out and coming in. Did a search and it seems lack of self deploying is a common problem. Any suggestions on a lazier to use alternative anchor?

Thank you,

Kurt

 

[Brent]

I have a Delta anchor and drops fine

 

[Kurt]

Thank you Brent. Do you have a length or chain before the anchor? Do you have to help align the anchor when it comes in or does it nest fine by itself?

 

[Brent]

25 ft of chain and loads fine and drops fine.


Does it drops when you stop then bump in gear?

 

[Kurt]

I haven’t tried that and will next time out. It still won’t come in properly though. Thanks again.

 

[Brent]

ok. Can you borrow another anchor?

 

[Kurt]

Don’t know of one. What weight delta style would you recommend?

 

[Brent]

I have 14 lb and 25 ft of chain , the latter is an important part of the equation

 

[Brent]

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/lewmar-- ... -P06715593

Cable Loft part of SECCO south close to Tampa sells rode, chain, anchors, mis
They were a LEWMAR supplier for years
https://cableloft.com/

I replaced the rode and chain, and a swivel last year

I thought their prices low

 

[Kurt]

Tried the current setup again yesterday. It only self deployed one time out of five. I looked up the anchor and its an inexpensive 13lb Seachoice. I think the straight, and relatively heavy compared to the flukes, shaft doesn't help it. Measured chain length and have 15 foot before the rode. What do you think about this 22lb anchor.


https://www.amazon.com/Lewmar-Stainless ... th=1&psc=1

Is this unnecessary and/or too big to fit? Thinking 8 lbs of extra weight would only help the self deploying and righting when bringing it in.

Thanks,

Kurt

 

[Brent]

https://www.lewmar.com/sites/default/fi ... ations.pdf

 

[Kurt]

Works perfectly going out and coming in. Thanks Brent!

Kurt

 

[Brent]

Good What is anchor weight? How much chain?


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[Kurt]

22lb anchor, 15’ chain. Added a Lewmar swivel today.

 

[Brent]

Thank you


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[Brent]

Where did you buy the anchor?


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[Kurt]

Amazon for the Anchor and Wholesale Marine for the swivel. Used it quite a few times today and it failed to deploy once, but came in properly every time. A bump in reverse would have released it but my son was up there to give it a kick.

 

[Brent]

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