Anchor That Fits in 1900V Front Hatch

[Wandoboater123]

I just picked up an ’02 1900V and am looking to see what anchors everyone is using that fit in the front hatch. I used to have the same boat a few years back and I recall the smallest size fortress anchor always had issues fitting in the compartment with the lid properly closed. I was looking at picking up the 5lb Performance2 anchor from West Marine along with 10 feet of ¼’ chain coupled with 150 feet of double braided line. Any insight on whether this would fit and if not, what anchor / setups are being used for the 1900 that fit well in the compartment?

I used to have a small galvanized fluke anchor with my old 1900T that I remember worked well, but forget what the specs were. Looking to keep the price of the anchor itself under $100 and on the lower end.

[SCFD rtrd.]

Try Googling "Sea Claw" anchors. I've used them for years. They are smaller then the standard anchor and hold very well in a current or wind without any chain.  

[Lap it Up]

X2 for a “Sea Claw”.  There are fakes out there.  Get the original.  
 

https://www.seaclaw.com/

[smilemaker]

When you order a sea claw anchor you can get the stock of the anchor in different  lengths. 

Measure  where you  want it to sit and get one long enough to stay in place.

[SCFD rtrd.]

If you look at the web-site, you'll see that there is a 3/8" stainless steel bar running perpendicular to the fluke. This bar can be cut down to the width of the anchor if needed for storage. I cut mine down to about 2" wider than the anchor, so it would be easier to store in the locker. 

[smilemaker]

On an anchor  that bar is often  called the  stock