Mantus Anchor Review

[thinkxingu]

OK, so after using the 13# for a few weeks and realizing it was holding so tightly, I contacted Mantus to ask about the 8#. The response was that in conditions under 30 knots, the 8# would be great--with a 20' pontoon and 10' bimini I'm on the border of sizes.

So, always the pragmatist, I bought an 8# and 2# to try as bow and stern anchors and will be giving them the run-through this week while I'm on vacation and will post my results here. I've attached a pic of the two and will try to get one with all three so people can see the difference as I believe most people reading this may have to make the same decision (17-24' boats).

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[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

OK, so after using the 13# for a few weeks and realizing it was holding so tightly, I contacted Mantus to ask about the 8#. The response was that in conditions under 30 knots, the 8# would be great--with a 20' pontoon and 10' bimini I'm on the border of sizes.

So, always the pragmatist, I bought an 8# and 2# to try as bow and stern anchors and will be giving them the run-through this week while I'm on vacation and will post my results here. I've attached a pic of the two and will try to get one with all three so people can see the difference as I believe most people reading this may have to make the same decision (17-24' boats).

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What's 5 lbs between anchor friends?
Just say you like 'em with a "little meat on da bone"
I would keep the 13 myself...

That said, I have not tried my new Digger yet... Test will be monday.
I also bought some "Stealth" rod holders that mount on the pontoon rails...they look to be well made...pictures and review coming after Monday.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

What's 5 lbs between anchor friends?
Just say you like 'em with a "little meat on da bone"
I would keep the 13 myself...

That said, I have not tried my new Digger yet... Test will be monday.
I also bought some "Stealth" rod holders that mount on the pontoon rails...they look to be well made...pictures and review coming after Monday.

Here you can see the difference in size--the 8# fits much better in my storage area, but we'll see how good it holds. If the 13# is that much better, I'll keep it and use the 8# for the stern, but I'll thinking the Mantus ratings are very generous.

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[salty dog]

Ok, you guys have talked me into it. I've been holding off. And being retired, I'm not looking for ways to spend money. We drop anchor regularly to have lunch or just have a break. I guess I'm getting tired of schlepping my rather heavy, clunky Danforth in and out of the water. From what you have said and from what I've read, the 8# Mantus will do just fine for a lunch hook on my 21 footer. I'll let you know, and thanks for posting your results.