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I know i might be to extreem... But i want to find the best way to protect my boat from the anchor when i store it....I dont want to keep it the anchor locker because i have a pad for seating and its just a pain when people are sitting down..I want to keep it for easy access on in the boat....Any recommendations?????

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get an anchor from www.slideanchor.com
comes in its own bag.

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thanks!!! they have some cool stuff

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if nothing else they have nice models!:p

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stuff's not cheap, but its good.
and we all understand that. ;)

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I have a 1978 montauk. I used an old plastic milk crate. The thick, plastic type with holes in it. I could fit an 8#danforth anchor with 6' of chain and 100' of 3/8" rope. The ears don't fit in the crate, but stick it thru the side holes, it's easy to move around, you can wash everything off in the crate and it'll dry out fine.

Good luck.

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On my 1993 Classic Montauk anchor storage was also a question mark until I installed an anchor holder vertically on the bow center rail support. Cut hole in lid to the forward storage/anchor locker, installed a hawse pipe spring loaded lock-back cover. A chain stop was installed just forward of the hawse pipe to lock down the six foot of chain. Used Dri-Dek tiles in the locker to keep the line out of any water and installed a thru hull in the aft bulkhead of the anchor locker while keeping a plug in the OEM drain located in the locker. The locker easily holds 100' + of 1/2" stranded line with about 3' of chain inside the locker. Since the anchor crown slips into a slot in the anchor holder and the chain stopper locking down the anchor chain, there is very little movement of the anchor and/or chain. To further protect the gelcoat in the bow area, I sleeved the anchor shank with the appropriate size of clear vinyl plastic hose and used a self-adhesive rubber pad at the end of the anchor. Have had no loose anchor problems even when in 4' seas an bouncing all over the place. All parts can be found in the WM/Boat US catalogs, and if you don't like their prices, could probably find the same from other suppliers.
Since the Montauk, as you know, has very little deck space up forward, this arrangement allows for quick deployment/retrieval of the anchor and line without compromising any deck space. Hope this helps

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How bout some pics Diver Dan.

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Sorry don't have a digital camera for pictures. But here are the parts as listed in WM 2007 catalog:

Page: 227
a. Vertical Rail Mount Anchor Bracket - Model 488353 - Windline Model #PM-2
$42.99*

b. Anchor Lock - Model 943961 - Windline Model #AL-1
$28.99

* Boaters World 2007 catalog has the following items at much lower cost:

Page 786 - Item "a" for $34.00

c. Hinged SS Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - $72.99
(Note: this item is the only one large enough to easily pass chain and rope
thru. The WM version is way too small)
I installed the Anchor Lock (Item "b") just forward of the Rope Deck Pipe. When the anchor is positioned in the vertical anchor mount, the chain is then stretched as tight as possible and the sliding bolt in the anchor lock is threaded to the closest chain link. This prevents the chain from flying and banging around.

Even thought the total cost is a lttle over $110, it has worked extremely well for me with easy and quick access to the anchor/anchor rode while maintaining as much of the open bow platform for use. Hope this helps.

P.S. Someday I may invest in a digital cam-but my Canon AE-5 is still going strong and takes great pictures!;)

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This is one of the best mods I've done to the boat. I anchor off the beach often and getting out and putting away the anchor was always a chore before I set up the pulpit.

[img]http://usera.imagecave.com/kampion/2007_Launch/OR_4.jpg[/img]

Granted, I purchased the pulpit from Joe Kris so all I needed to do was install it but you could make one pretty easily from a nice piece of teak. Add the anchor roller and anchor lock and you'll be good to go.

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JJS,

The bow pulpit looks about an 1 1/2" to 2"thick, is that about right? Any idea what kind of wood it is (mahogany maybe?). I imagine the pulpit wouldn't have to be very thick to support an anchor for a small boat but it should probably be sturdy enough to stand on just in case?

I haven't figured out what to do with the bow light/chock on the Montauk. Any thoughts about a pulpit on a Montauk? I also have a bow cushion and getting at the anchor is a bit of a pain. I like some of the thoughts above but really like the looks of a pulpit.

Jack

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I though I was the only one, I finally added a Canon 40D to my Canon AE-1 and the Canon ELAN-II. I admit to not pulling out the AE-1 for awhile, but I used my ELAN-II last week. I believe these days if you shoot prints, most places can scan and put them on a CD for you for not much money. If the shop you go to can't send me an email or PM.

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That makes a great ram too... RAMMING SPEED !

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That's a good question Jack. I am restoring a '77 Montauk. That photo of the anchor pulpit showed up in a forum post a few weeks ago, and as nice as it looks, I was left with the same question. I'm glad you asked. Maybe someone (Joe) might be able to give us some advice on how to reconcile this concern regarding the anchor light.
Grady

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I lined my Montauk and Outrage bow locker with dri dek squares. 5 years of use, not a problem.

I store the rode on the bottom, then chain with the anchor in the center. On top I lay a throwable cushion (red square shape) to protect the lid.