Anchor recommendation

thinkxingu · 05-09-2020, 02:23 PM

In your searching here, you may have found my copious research/reviews about Mantus anchors some years ago.

During that process, I bought 8' and 12' Mantus anchors to try and ended up keeping the two 8' ones for my 20' tritoon (bow and stern for sandbars). I sold the 12' to a guy with a 26' something-or-other and he loves it—just toss it in, pull on the line to set, and tie it off.

Everyone I've recommended Mantus to, and everyone I've ever met who uses them, have been thrilled with how well they set and hold. In fact, I made a joke last summer about how I should carry extras with me to sell when going to sandbars.

Godspeed!

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salty dog · 05-09-2020, 02:39 PM

I got tired of the "Danforth drag" and purchased the 8lb Mantus 4 years ago.
It really is a "set it and forget it". I just give it a little backdown and it's like I'm
tied to a mooring.

Dave R · 05-10-2020, 07:44 AM

I think you should size and select your ground tackle for high winds, just in case. It's cheap peace of mind in the whole scheme of things. More chain is always better.

I anchor overnight often and have a Rocna Vulcan on my boat. It's incredibly good. It's quite similar to the Mantus already mentioned and I imagine it performs the same way. The Vulcan sets instantly and the boat stops dead as soon as it sets. I describe it as "almost violent" and warn guests when I am am setting it.

05-09-2020, 02:39 PM	#2
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 359 Thanks: 288 Thanked 148 Times in 82 Posts	I got tired of the "Danforth drag" and purchased the 8lb Mantus 4 years ago. It really is a "set it and forget it". I just give it a little backdown and it's like I'm tied to a mooring. __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

05-09-2020, 02:23 PM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,319 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,096 Times in 1,297 Posts	In your searching here, you may have found my copious research/reviews about Mantus anchors some years ago. During that process, I bought 8' and 12' Mantus anchors to try and ended up keeping the two 8' ones for my 20' tritoon (bow and stern for sandbars). I sold the 12' to a guy with a 26' something-or-other and he loves it—just toss it in, pull on the line to set, and tie it off. Everyone I've recommended Mantus to, and everyone I've ever met who uses them, have been thrilled with how well they set and hold. In fact, I made a joke last summer about how I should carry extras with me to sell when going to sandbars. Godspeed! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-10-2020, 07:44 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I think you should size and select your ground tackle for high winds, just in case. It's cheap peace of mind in the whole scheme of things. More chain is always better. I anchor overnight often and have a Rocna Vulcan on my boat. It's incredibly good. It's quite similar to the Mantus already mentioned and I imagine it performs the same way. The Vulcan sets instantly and the boat stops dead as soon as it sets. I describe it as "almost violent" and warn guests when I am am setting it.

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