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NH_boater · 07-23-2012, 02:43 PM

I use a Fortress with great results. 10 feet of chain provides great hold and is a wonderful shock absorber for the bonehead cruisers that tool by without regard for others. I use plenty of scope on the front tackle. It never budges even with 2 or 3 ft cruiser wakes. The chain lessens the scope required, obviously.

The hold of the fortress is impressive, especially with the light, aluminum construction. It holds much better than a much larger danforth, in my experience. The only drawback is that the fortress can bury itself pretty deep on a day with 20 mph winds and large waves. It takes some force to dislodge when it is time to pull.

I often see smaller boats pull their hold in the same winds/waves, usually without a chain and too little scope. They scratch their heads wondering why their Walmart anchor won't hold.

07-23-2012, 02:43 PM	#7
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	I use a Fortress with great results. 10 feet of chain provides great hold and is a wonderful shock absorber for the bonehead cruisers that tool by without regard for others. I use plenty of scope on the front tackle. It never budges even with 2 or 3 ft cruiser wakes. The chain lessens the scope required, obviously. The hold of the fortress is impressive, especially with the light, aluminum construction. It holds much better than a much larger danforth, in my experience. The only drawback is that the fortress can bury itself pretty deep on a day with 20 mph winds and large waves. It takes some force to dislodge when it is time to pull. I often see smaller boats pull their hold in the same winds/waves, usually without a chain and too little scope. They scratch their heads wondering why their Walmart anchor won't hold.