Anchor Size for 46PC Leopard

[Steve1949]

buying 46 PC, I have used a 65# Mantus M1 for 4yrs on a 46 Trawler (46,000#), very happy with it. The 46Leo is 36,000#,but more windage. Thinking of a 85# or 105# Mantus. Any ideals? Will the Mantus fit? We travel Florida and the Bahamas.

[Kettlewell]

What do they recommend and offer with the boat? A big Mantus will have a very big hoop, as you know, and that might or might not be a problem fitting on the roller. Check to see what the maximum length of shank is before you run into problems. You don't want the anchor hanging off the bow roller.

[SailingHarmonie]

We had a 88 lb Rocna on our 38,000 lb monohull ketch. We were not happy.

We upgraded to a 105 lb Mantus, and life is much better. We do not look to change.

Our philosophy is driven by the fact that NOBODY ever woke up at 2AM as a squall blew through the anchorage and thought, “My anchor is too big!”

My thoughts on anchor sizing are detailed here: https://fetchinketch.net/boat_though...ize-an-anchor/

[Steve1949]

Thank you, I read your info. My present boat with a 65 Rocna. I read the info on Panolop? and bought 65# Mantus, very happy, survived a close tornado at 3 am.

[Kettlewell]

I would check the available space very closely based on some photos I saw of the 46 Leopard PC--they have a video someplace on how to use the anchor windlass too. Looks like a hoop-type anchor, especially a big one, might not fit in there, and again check how long the shank can be. If you have to go hoopless I would check out the Sarca Excel anchor. Steve on Panope has a test of it.

[Steve1949]

Thanks, still searching for info, must be some 53 Leopard owners out there. I guess 46, 53 the same.

[GordMay]

You might consult the Mantus Anchor Sizing Guide, which recommends an 85 Lb Working/Cruising anchor [39" × 27" × 6 inches], and/or 105 Lb Storm anchor [41" × 30" × 6 inches], for boats 45 - 50 Ft Long; which confirms your initial thoughgts.
➥ https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-...anchor-sizing/

[Steve1949]

Thanks, thats where I started, I don't know if the 85 or 105 will fit, or if windless can haddle 105#s.

[Steve1949]

My 105# Mantus arrived! It is Really BIG. Thinking 85# would be better, I am glads it's in parts so I can move it.