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Nauset owners - What anchor do you use and where do you stow it?
bcross	#1  Posted on 12/27/16 - 7:42 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 59 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/30/07	I have a 1968 Nauset which I use mostly in shallow coastal waters, but occasionally I go offshore when the water is calm. I need an anchor that works well in both situations. I have always preferred to use a Danford type anchor, but I cannot find a suitable place to stow it as it will not fit in the bow locker. I would appreciate any suggestions for anchor types and storage. Space is very limited. What works for you?
Bob Younger	#2  Posted on 12/27/16 - 7:55 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 136 Comments: 2 Joined: 06/22/07	There are clips you can get that go on the railing for this anchor. Try West Marine
SeaLevel	#3  Posted on 12/27/16 - 8:02 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 193 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/03/09	I use a 15# navy anchor that self stores on my custom made anchor pulpit. I fish in a river with strong current and it has always held as long as I use enough scope. See my personal page. "It's just a forty eight year old Whaler but it's all mine" Joseph R Palmieri
bcross	#4  Posted on 12/27/16 - 12:05 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 59 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/30/07	Bob - I have seen the rail clips, but I'm afraid I have removed my bow rail so that I can fish more easily from the fore deck. I don't think hanging it from the side rails would work to well -too far from the bow. Thanks for the suggestion.
Finnegan	#5  Posted on 12/27/16 - 9:39 PM
Member Posts: 1926 Comments: 16 Joined: 05/02/08	Having previously owned a Nauset for 15 years, there is really no good place to stow a Danforth/Fortress type anchor. You might try to find a small, lightweight plow style anchor, which should be narrower and fit in the front locker. Wrap it up in a big towel to protect the gelcoat in the locker. Get the smallest one available. I use a 4# Fortress anchor in my Montauk, Outrage 19 and Outrage 21. It holds well for all three size boats. The Montauk,, however, has a larger bow locker in which the Fortress easily fits.
jgortva	#6  Posted on 12/28/16 - 5:47 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 227 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/12/09	I also swear by fortress anchors. They are aluminum and lightweight and they do have a version that comes with a stowage bag. It isn't the perfect solution but maybe you can just put it on and off the boat only when needed. Jim G.
bcross	#7  Posted on 12/30/16 - 5:52 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 59 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/30/07	Thanks. The Plow anchor and the Fortress anchors sound like good solutions. I will look at them today. I thought about cutting the horns down on the Danforth anchor so it would fit in the locker, but decided that would not be a good thing to do. Thanks again for all the suggestions. Edited by bcross on 12/30/16 - 6:02 AM