Best anchor for older 2200s?

[HarleyG8r]

Looking for a new anchor for my 2005 2200TE that will fit in the locker. Was using a cheap 10# slip ring which fit great, but bent it and would like something better. Tried a Fortress FX-7 and it didn't quite fit. Danforth, the crown sticks up too far and I can't shut the lid. Don't really want to drop 200 bucks on a Sea Claw. Anybody have anything they're using that they really like?

Already have a Power Pole and an iPilot, but neither of those will do me much good when diving.

[JAYBIRD]

I have the same boat and use the original Sea Claw anchor. You can look it up on line or call Kevin at cell 941-468-4796 or office 941-698-5744. Best anchor I have ever used. Ships in one day. Kevin can tell you what weight anchor you need for the 22. I had mine in hand before he received my check. Great service.

[Bamaskeet]

The truth is that the old anchors lockers were for show.  They are not very practical to use.  It’s a pain to keep the door open while you are pulling rope out and stowing the anchor, line and chain is worse.

My suggest is to hunt for a Danforth High Tensile 5H, use 6-10’ of chain along with adequate amount of 3/8” nylon rope.  Store it in the big front hatch.  

[Yes-dear]

I can vouch for the sea claw same set up no rode just make sure you reef rig it or you will need to go in after it grabs hold

[Tall Tails]

I had a 2003 PF 2200. The only decent anchor that would fit in the locker (I did not have a sea-Claw at that time) was the West Marine 8 pound traditional fluke anchor. I tried others, including the fortress, and the shaft/shank were too long. The West Marine anchor held up pretty well compared to others in the same price range. I bent one or two into pretzels over the years when I'd get them hung in a ledge. I now have a Sea-Claw on my 2500. It hooks up faster and holds very well. 

[fin-addict]

WM 8lb danforth style, no problems on my 03 2200v, no chain.

[Reel Special 3]

On 7/5/2019 at 7:48 PM, Yes-dear said:

I can vouch for the sea claw same set up no rode just make sure you reef rig it or you will need to go in after it grabs hold

What exactly does a reef rig look like?  Could you post a picture of one?

[Yes-dear]

In the islands will post a picture next week 

[bernieNC]

14 hours ago, Reel Special 3 said:

What exactly does a reef rig look like?  Could you post a picture of one?

Watch the video. They show it just after the 1:30 mark.

http://www.reelcharterfishing.com/index.html

[Reel Special 3]

9 hours ago, bernieNC said:

Watch the video. They show it just after the 1:30 mark.

http://www.reelcharterfishing.com/index.html

Thanks for the reply.  Great idea.

[Yes-dear]

👍no need to post picture very well described 

[Wanaflatsfish]

On 7/5/2019 at 12:51 PM, HarleyG8r said:

Don't really want to drop 200 bucks on a Sea Claw.

then you wont stick where you want...

I used mine for yellowtailing and i needed to be precise....i have not found any other anchor that holds as well with or without a chain.

I used to use a Sea Claw witha  6 foot chain....stop, drop, and done.....be sure you have an anchor ball...I used to tail in the keys in 80-100 feet and only needed 150-200 feet of rode.

IMO - you get what you pay for....

BTW, I have one on my MA17 skiff....stop, drop, stick without a chain obviously as I rarely anchor in more than 10-20 feet.

dc

 

[brew1891]

So does the 12lb sea claw fit in the anchor locker on the older 22s?  Haven’t had time to stop in the lot and measure. 

[smilemaker]

I have 04. 22TE. The 12 lb fits fine. They make a longer stainless  cross bar that has it stay in the locker without falling in.