Anyone rigged for a second anchor?

[zigzag930]

The majority of large cruising sailboats I've owned have had dual anchor rollers, but I've never seen this setup on a Hatteras. Is anyone using more than one anchor and if so, how do you configure for that?

I have a large plow anchor currently installed on the roller, but would like to be able use the all rope side of the windlass for a large Fortress anchor when needed. I haven't been able to figure out how to do that without removing the plow (Delta) from the roller.

Any thoughts or ideas?

[Pascal]

The fortress is light so you may not need a separate roller. You could hand drop it under the rail Other wise you need a second roller

The question is why would you want to use another anchor? Have the FX has a back up yes but otherwise just use your primary. Upsize it if you have to.

We anchor maybe 150 times a year and I ve never needed to use a second anchor. My primary is always oversized though

[zigzag930]

I wouldn't want to use a second anchor, but I was thinking I might want to use an alternate style anchor depending on the bottom conditions.

[Pascal]

Where are you from? Do you reply anchor in such different bottoms that you may need a different anchor? I can’t really imagine a situation where I d want to use a fortress without chain over a delta.

The only possible case would be in very very soft mud where Deltas aren’t the best although unless it’s really blowing, putting another 30’ of chain usually helps.

I don’t think it s worth trying to set up for a second anchor.

[zigzag930]

Live in SW Florida, but heading to the Exumas, Bahamas in the spring. I"ve had issues with plow anchors not holding well over in the Abacos, so thought having a different anchor available would help me sleep at night.

[JuiceClark]

I always keep a fortress anchor somewhere around the cockpit. On a Post, I had it mounted on the inside freeboard with those clip things the points slide down into. (pic below) There's SO much room under the cockpit of a 52C, I'll just keep one down there....when I find one used or on sale.

When fishing under a bridge or anchored around other boats, you should tie one off the back to keep the stern from blowing around and hitting something/someone.

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[Pascal]

Been going to the Exumas for 15 years or so. Your delta will be fine as long as it is oversized... your profile says 58... on a 58 I d want something around 100 lbs.

Personally I m not a big fan of deltas as they don’t work well in soft mud. I ve been using Bruce/claw forever and they just work. Cheap too.

These days we only use our 53 for local cruising with a 75 Davis which is like a Delta. Whenever we start going to the Bahamas I will put a 110 claw/bruce

We just returned from a 6 week shakedown Exumas trip with the 116 lazzara i started running. It has two 196 Pool anchors which are useless. We were anchored 5 weeks out of 6 and everytime I had two use 12 to 14:1 ratio to hold. I spent time on line searching for an adequate anchor and ironically found it right here at Sam’s: a 396 stainless Pool. Picking it up this week...

[Captain Ralph]

We have 2 x FX85 on board for spares. Broke down and taking up minimal room. 20 foot chains and hundreds feet of 1" twisted nylon below.
All Collecting dust.

Our oversized Bruce/Claw with 300' chain has held up to every thing thrown at us, all over the south east, Tortuga and the Bahamas.

One day, I may thin one out.

I remember in the old days, A main anchor and a lunch hook. We never did the lunch hook thing. Same amount of effort to set / recall either one.
So, even if just for a quick set, Big un goes down.

[Pascal]

Yep. The concept of a lunch hook is plain dumb unless you want your lunch to be cold.

[zigzag930]

Thanks to all for the input.

I'm running too light with the current 65lb Delta, so will look for a 110+ hook that will fit.

We are pretty heavy at around 50tons, so I know the bigger the better for a good anchor set.