Securing Spare Danford Backup Anchor R23

[Nickc]

Any thoughts on where and how to secure a spare/backup Danford Anchor/anchor line on 2019 R23 w/OB? I obviously don't want it banging around while under way, and since its only for spare backup anchor- does not have to be readily accessible.

 

[SgtAlf]

I kept my line and chain in this bag, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QP ... UTF8&psc=1 Attached to the anchor. I kept the whole thing in the port side cockpit storage. If I thought I might use it (as a stern anchor) I hung the rig from a swim step railing. I used heavy duty zip ties for the bag, and a cheap strap type anchor hanger for the anchor.

 

[Nickc]

sounds good.. Tks for your feedback!

 

[Firepara36]

I used the Quick Fist fasteners to secure spare anchor in the Laz

 

[NwRecon]

Any thoughts on where and how to secure a spare/backup Danford Anchor/anchor line on 2019 R23 w/OB? I obviously don't want it banging around while under way, and since its only for spare backup anchor- does not have to be readily accessible.

A little late and different back-up anchor but another option. I purchased a custom 16# Columbia River Style anchor and had to change the front roller on the front of our 2018 R23 to a one inch with a small V in the center for a line guide. This allows the anchor to sit level. The factory 11# Lewmar style anchor fits nice in the Port deck locker. Slide the shaft in under the batteries in the formed floor V and then protect the claw ends with a slip on rubber cushion as it seats against the house battery. It uses very little space and I put the bag with the spare line and chain in front of it. My anchor float and Fish Fighter retrieval system allows me to use it on the factory line or backup line in the bag. I use an older slide unit to attach the end of the factory line to the boat so I can easily pull it out of the windlass. That way if I am anchored and hook a Salmon I can toss the anchor line overboard and let the boat float away from the hog-line so I don't have to horse the fish in. Also that way the boat floats down river away from the other boats in the line so they can continue to fish. Just like those cold aluminum boats do it...

 

[knotflying]

I kept my spare anchor on the bow rail secured with these https://www.hodgesmarine.com/schah-...FUFb7eu9I7qJgINKCkaMVj6jkBUqYWgkaAtzpEALw_wcB Since it was a spare I used minimum chain with a long rode. I mounted the anchor hangers on either side of the vertical stanchion. I then strapped chain, rode and anchor shank to the vertical stanchion coming off the deck to bow rail to keep everything secured. I had that setup for 10 years and never needed the spare. In my opinion, a spare should be readily available to deploy. You will most likely lose you anchor when anchored. You will want to stop drifting ASAP. My vision was never obscured. It became invisible to me after a short time. when med-mooring I usually tied off to shore so never needed it for that.