anchor question

[cyrano138]

I'm thinking of buying this for my cal 20. I know it's a little big but I'll be living in an anchorage and I don't mind overkill, especially since I'll be leaving boat most days to go to work.



I have also read about knock offs. Should I worry it's fake?


If possible I would love to hear from other people in Southwest Florida where I am. I'll be in Venice florida. Hoping to find out if this anchor will work for the bottom types that we have here in our inland Waters.

[cyrano138]

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It's a 35#. I'm not worried that the size is inadequate -- just the type.

[Dockhead]

Delta is not a really good anchor. Go for something more modern. Rocna, Spade, Excel, Mantus -- something like that. Much more effective than that.

[thomm225]

Originally Posted by cyrano138

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It's a 35#. I'm not worried that the size is inadequate -- just the type.

That's a huge anchor for a little boat. (1950 lb displacement Cal 20)

I still use a 20 lb CQR for my 6600 lb displacement Bristol 27 although I do have a new 25 lb Mantus M1 as backup

[Manateeman]

You have a choice. An anchor or a mooring set up. If you are going to be gone all day, you might be less worried if you have a mooring type set up. Then you could have a smaller anchor to take with you on trips.
If you buy something really big like a Dor-Mor and have a hunk of big chain you can use a low drag buoy rather than a typical mooring buoy and it won’t scratch your boat or look like you even have a mooring. Are there any harbor regulations? If you put in something big you’ll have a lot less to worry about. What’s the bottom look like where you want to leave your boat.
Happy trails.
Captain Mark

[Pete7]

Simpson Lawrence went bust in 1998 or so. They still owe me a propeller.

So how come that anchor still has the labels on it whilst the flukes look painted.

When we had a 10kg (22lb) Delta I could just about lift it with 8mm chain if it was calm. If the wind was blowing or the tide running, I needed the winch to get it back on board.

See if you can find a smaller more modern anchor. A danforth as a spare would be good.

Pete

[cyrano138]

Originally Posted by thomm225

That's a huge anchor for a little boat. (1950 lb displacement Cal 20)

I still use a 20 lb CQR for my 6600 lb displacement Bristol 27 although I do have a new 25 lb Mantus M1 as backup

I was looking at a Bristol 27. Might still buy it. Any advice?


Also yeah I realize that's overkill for a small boat but I don't mind carrying an oversized anchor if it's a quarter the price and never breaks loose in the middle of the night when I'm asleep or away.

[cyrano138]

Originally Posted by Manateeman

You have a choice. An anchor or a mooring set up. If you are going to be gone all day, you might be less worried if you have a mooring type set up. Then you could have a smaller anchor to take with you on trips.
If you buy something really big like a Dor-Mor and have a hunk of big chain you can use a low drag buoy rather than a typical mooring buoy and it won’t scratch your boat or look like you even have a mooring. Are there any harbor regulations? If you put in something big you’ll have a lot less to worry about. What’s the bottom look like where you want to leave your boat.
Happy trails.
Captain Mark

Once a year the city brings out divers to remove any permanent-type moorings. How does a dor-mor work?

[cyrano138]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Simpson Lawrence went bust in 1998 or so. They still owe me a propeller.

So how come that anchor still has the labels on it whilst the flukes look painted.

When we had a 10kg (22lb) Delta I could just about lift it with 8mm chain if it was calm. If the wind was blowing or the tide running, I needed the winch to get it back on board.

See if you can find a smaller more modern anchor. A danforth as a spare would be good.

Pete

I have a reasonable sized Danforth I was planning on using as a stern or spare anchor. I picked up a trio of them spearfishing near Boca grande pass.

[thomm225]

Originally Posted by cyrano138

I was looking at a Bristol 27. Might still buy it. Any advice?


Also yeah I realize that's overkill for a small boat but I don't mind carrying an oversized anchor if it's a quarter the price and never breaks loose in the middle of the night when I'm asleep or away.

Yeah get one with the two bulkheads. I think some had one bulkhead partially cut on one side.

Mine is a 1974. They made them until maybe 1975. Mine has the anchor platform also and a new 5 hp outboard. I bought it in 2011 for very little.

They are tough boats and good when the weather gets up. They don't point well though but have other qualities.

[RaymondR]

I replaced a Delta with a Bruce type a few years ago because I found it hard to get the Delta to set. Held well once I got it set though.

[Uncle Bob]

Originally Posted by RaymondR

I replaced a Delta with a Bruce type a few years ago because I found it hard to get the Delta to set. Held well once I got it set though.

I too replaced a delta due to poor setting, with a Rocna which was better but with problems and have settled on an Excell, much happier.

[cyrano138]

Originally Posted by RaymondR

I replaced a Delta with a Bruce type a few years ago because I found it hard to get the Delta to set. Held well once I got it set though.

I wish na excel were in my price range. Honestly the boat is worth less than one of those


Do you have good luck with the Bruce/claw anchors? There seem to be quite a few of those for sale on my local cl and fb marketplace.

[Manateeman]

Well a Dor-Mor looks like an up side down pyramid with a short shaft and big eye for your chain. Don’t know what the cops would say because you can pick it up...well depends on your boat. I like the real Bruce anchor and I own a huge Rocna so no throwing beer cans my way.
If you have soft mud, two Fortress anchors set opposite will work too.
Mark

[Manateeman]

Bristol boats. Well they were first class builders in my opinion. I knew a lot of guys who worked for them and they were some of the best boatbuilders in South Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Seaworthy boats. Strong, simple designs. Tanks. Will other boats sail past you?
Yes. Then go out in the ocean and really bad weather...I mean bad...I’d rather be safe and secure in a Bristol. Being inside lightly constructed “modern” designs is like being inside a shake and bake bag.
Seaworthiness. That’s how Bristol designed and built them.
They will get you home without the EPIRB or the Gumby suit or the life raft.
I’ve sailed enough and built enough to say Bristols are fine vessels.
Happy trails to you.
Mark and the manatee crew.