Anchor size?

[In The Pocket]

There's a good condition Danforth anchor near me for 20$.  They say it's 18x30".  Is this too much anchor for the 16?

[ameysails]

First
consider whether you NEED and anchor (or two)...generally we have always had two anchors
consider what condition of bottom(s) you might anchor with...if you always anchor in the same water?
then consider whether the Danforth is the anchor for that task above
then consider the amount of chain and rode line you need, and how and where you will store such for easy access

we always find thinking through all the well defined details and options of a concern in these types of matters is best so in that emergency the right tool is doing the best for the situation

[In The Pocket]

First
consider whether you NEED and anchor (or two)...generally we have always had two anchors
consider what condition of bottom(s) you might anchor with...if you always anchor in the same water?
then consider whether the Danforth is the anchor for that task above
then consider the amount of chain and rode line you need, and how and where you will store such for easy access

we always find thinking through all the well defined details and options of a concern in these types of matters is best so in that emergency the right tool is doing the best for the situation

Well, it will mostly be sailed in small lakes so a mucky/sandy bottom is standard.  I know 18lbs is enough for the CP16.  I guess I'm more concerned how big an 18x30" anchor will be on the pulpit. 

[mikew]

Hi, I have a CP-16 and use two anchors depending how I am boating. I have a 4 LB danforth
as my emergency/ lunch anchor. If I am going out for the day and anchoring for lunch or swimming I use this anchor. It is also handy enough for emergency's too. Recently I was motoring
back to the boat ramp and wrapped a line around the outboard prop which stalled the motor. I was able to quickly throw the 4 lb anchor over and fix the problem. It held very well in a sandy bottom
with 18 kt gusts. I also anchor out  over night on the boat and use an 8 lb danforth with 3' of chain and nylon rode. With this combination I can sleep soundly, knowing it will not drag.

Mike

[In The Pocket]

Hi, I have a CP-16 and use two anchors depending how I am boating. I have a 4 LB danforth
as my emergency/ lunch anchor. If I am going out for the day and anchoring for lunch or swimming I use this anchor. It is also handy enough for emergency's too. Recently I was motoring
back to the boat ramp and wrapped a line around the outboard prop which stalled the motor. I was able to quickly throw the 4 lb anchor over and fix the problem. It held very well in a sandy bottom
with 18 kt gusts. I also anchor out  over night on the boat and use an 8 lb danforth with 3' of chain and nylon rode. With this combination I can sleep soundly, knowing it will not drag.

Mike

Thanks Mike.  Sounds like the 18 pounder may be overkill. 

[mikew]

Ok, another way is to google search Danforth anchor size tables.

Mike

[Mas]

Chesapeake Bay, always held. Had another 16 for almost 10 years almost three decades ago also with a Danforth.
Will try to remember to confirm size but you can at least get an idea as to size vis a vie the pulpit. At the sizes for a 16 i personally would not buy one that is not the best for the bow architecture.

Not the anchor we have but similar and this link will give you some idea to price and dimensions.

https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1&id=3300149