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jdm2000usa 08-28-2017 03:09 PM

Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
I'm looking for an anchor for my Z302. I'd be using it to just stay put in the lake with light winds and a mud bottom so nothing too beefy, but I also don't want to have to re-set it over and over. I'd also like something that would fit in one of the bow compartments. Any suggestions?

Cud250 08-28-2017 03:53 PM

Re: Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
I have a Slide Anchor - box anchor. It works great in all situations, we use is in lake and river with or without a current and it always holds. The small size holds my Shabah 250 all day and never reset. I have held my 250 plus a 28 ft challenger off shore with no issue. They collapse and fit almost anywhere as well.


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Hudson River Steve 08-28-2017 04:06 PM

Re: Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
Which anchor to use is a very regional preference. I would ask other boaters in your local rather than ask this forum. I boat exclusively in the Hudson river which for the most part is a clay/mud bottom. A Danforth style anchor works best for me. I have a 13lb that I use regularly to hold my Z280 in some strong currents and wind but I have successfully used a small 6 lb anchor on a calm day.

CHICKS75 08-30-2017 06:25 PM

Re: Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Cud250 (Post 63787)
I have a Slide Anchor - box anchor. It works great in all situations, we use is in lake and river with or without a current and it always holds. The small size holds my Shabah 250 all day and never reset. I have held my 250 plus a 28 ft challenger off shore with no issue. They collapse and fit almost anywhere as well.


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Agreed!! Best anchor I have ever owned.. nothing cones close..

GaryDoug 08-31-2017 02:16 AM

Re: Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
If you use a box anchor, I suggest you also carry a plow anchor. If there is a significant amount of sea grass on the bottom, a box anchor will not set.

Brian Belcher 09-04-2017 03:13 AM

Re: Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
I went to the SS plow anchor this year. I'd love to show it to you but it is now a permanent part of Lake Ouachita. I guess that tells you well it holds !!

GaryDoug 09-04-2017 03:16 AM

Re: Z302 Anchor Recommendation?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Belcher (Post 63869)
I went to the SS plow anchor this year. I'd love to show it to you but it is now a permanent part of Lake Ouachita. I guess that tells you well it holds !!

I guess sometimes, things work a little bit too well ;-)


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