I conducted a TON of research on anchors a few years back and was down to these same two. I ended up with a Mantus because I didn't like the weight, potential collapsibility, and some reports of the eye loop breaking on the box anchor. Since then, a bunch of my friends have gone to Mantus with equal success. For example, on Sunday we anchored in a stiff breeze and were the only boat of 4 near us that didn't drift or have to reset. In fact, two boats were continuously drifting and resetting to the point that we went to them on our way out to discuss anchoring (and, of course, Mantus).
That being said, box anchors, as well as Digger (ishoot308 will be by soon) and Fortress all get good reviews. I'll be sticking with my Mantus 8 pound, though, as it's been two years without a hiccup.
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