I was wondering if anyone is using a Fortress anchor on their boat? I tried to fit a Fortress FX 23 on the bow of our F38, and there was no any to securely fit it to the bow roller assembly.
Thank you,
Bob
Fortress anchor
Fortress anchor
Sailmon (Captain Bob Allenick)
S/V Her Diamond
1991 Freedom 38
Cleveland, OH
S/V Her Diamond
1991 Freedom 38
Cleveland, OH
Re: Fortress anchor
I've used a FX16 on my F32 through last season. I have a mooring hitch center at the bow which I run the chain around and then drop through the hawse pipe. I run a bungee between the block attachment points (reinforced gun mount setup) which helps keep the anchor down on deck with and secure on the roller.
1984 Freedom 32 #28
Warwick Cove, Greenwich Bay, RI
Warwick Cove, Greenwich Bay, RI
Re: Fortress anchor
Ours generally lives a divided existence in the forward locker, only coming out for use as a kedge (light & easy to handle in an inflatable dinghy). However, it's very efficient, and if I were using it all the time I'd get one of the special holders which fastens to the pulpit/rail, into which the anchor just drops in place. I don't know where you might get one, however.
Chocks on the deck might do, but the anchor would take up a lot of space if flat.
Regards,
Gerald
Chocks on the deck might do, but the anchor would take up a lot of space if flat.
Regards,
Gerald
Gerald Freshwater,
s/y 'Castaway', (UK F35 cat ketch, centreboard, 1987)
Lerwick Boating Club
Shetland Isles, Scotland
s/y 'Castaway', (UK F35 cat ketch, centreboard, 1987)
Lerwick Boating Club
Shetland Isles, Scotland
Re: Fortress anchor
I have a Fortress 16 as my backup anchor and a Lewmar 33lb claw on the bow roller. On my previous boat, an Oday 31 I used a fortress anchor and I loved it.
Michael Belanich
Dolcetto, F38 #65
Michael Belanich
Dolcetto, F38 #65