geeviam Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 Merry Christmas everyone! I need an anchor for a flats boat (approx 1800 to 2000 LBS with a full load & 2 guys), being used mostly in mud and sand, with oysters (Lowcountry in SC). Any Sea Claw owners out there with a recommendation? I'm thinking maybe a 12 LB Sea Claw? Not sure which cross bar length would be best - 14" or 18"? This is more of a safety backup in case the PowerPole or SpotLock can't hold the boat in position. Thanks in advance for any help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 Capt Kevin is da man.....call him and he'll get you lined up...there is a "copy cat"....but, Kevin is the real deal. dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wanaflatsfish said: Capt Kevin is da man.....call him and he'll get you lined up...there is a "copy cat"....but, Kevin is the real deal. dc Sounds good! Thanks Dino! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelhooked Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 I had a 8lb sea claw from Kevin for my 2200 TE. This anchor always stuck in all the bottom conditions you mentioned. Get the largest cross bar you can fit in your anchor locker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 3 hours ago, reelhooked said: I had a 8lb sea claw from Kevin for my 2200 TE. This anchor always stuck in all the bottom conditions you mentioned. Get the largest cross bar you can fit in your anchor locker. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 I bought a 12 lb. Sea Claw anchor from Cpt. Kevin about 18-19 years ago. It's the only thing I took off my old boat when I sold it. Holds the 23 HPS every time with no chain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 minute ago, SCFD rtrd. said: I bought a 12 lb. Sea Claw anchor from Cpt. Kevin about 18-19 years ago. It's the only thing I took off my old boat when I sold it. Holds the 23 HPS every time with no chain. Good info, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRD Dawg Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 I spoke to Capt Kevin recently as well, regarding which size for my MA 18. Very friendly. He recommended the 12lb version. I am planning to use maybe 2 feet of chain for rope abrasion resistance and was hoping an 8lb would work. Curious to hear anyone else’s feedback on what is needed to hold a 2000-ish pound vessel in current, in mud and sand. Also, can the typical bow anchor locker hanger support 15lbs without stress issues on the fiberglass? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Capt Kevin 12 lb no chain . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 the smaller sea claw will do for a flats style boat. The cross bar will depend on how you are storing it .If you are laying it in a compartment get the shorter bar. If it is hanging in an anchor locker get the longer bar. The need for chain will depend on how deep and the length of your anchor line but it is more forgiving in regards to chain. If you are fishing Charleston jetties nearshore reefs or rocks it is advisable to use a short chain and rig with zip ties in a breakaway fashion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 12/25/2020 at 6:57 PM, geeviam said: I need an anchor for a flats boat Ok, so what boat did you get? Or is this an "Asking for a friend"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, mulligan said: Ok, so what boat did you get? Or is this an "Asking for a friend"? Haven't got it yet. Just going through the list - checkin' it twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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