Why bother?? It's an anchor for gosh sakes. Just use the damn thing and
forget about it.

Butch
"tony thomas" wrote in message
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As Doug said - use a wire brush in a drill.
Once done - get some galvanize spray (from Lowes or wherever) and spray
the anchor again to keep it from rusting.

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Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"William Andersen" wrote in message
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Any ideas on cleaning an anchor?
My spare anchor, a small Danforth type, has never been used but is
corroded. Probably from getting wet at the wash rack, I'm a trailer
boater. I tried using my wife's Black & Decker Mouse with an abrasive pad
but it was pretty ineffective. I'm thinking of buying a 4 1/2" angle
grinder - I could probably find other uses for it around the garage.

My boat's pretty utilitarian, but is really clean. The spare anchor's the
only grungy thing on my boat.
I can't drive for at least another month (had a heart attack); there's not
much to do except clean the boat.
I used CLR: put the chain rode and shackles in an empty gallon milk jug and
let them soak for 24 hours - they look new. I'll soak the anchor next, then
spray them all with the galvanize spray.
My wife is almost finished reupholstering the seats.
I guess I should get a door mat and make my friends clean their shoes before
coming aboard!
(A 19' bowrider: http://members.cox.net/wgander/family_boat.htm )

"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Why bother?? It's an anchor for gosh sakes. Just use the damn thing and
forget about it.

Butch
"tony thomas" wrote in message
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As Doug said - use a wire brush in a drill.
Once done - get some galvanize spray (from Lowes or wherever) and spray
the anchor again to keep it from rusting.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"William Andersen" wrote in message
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Any ideas on cleaning an anchor?
My spare anchor, a small Danforth type, has never been used but is
corroded. Probably from getting wet at the wash rack, I'm a trailer
boater. I tried using my wife's Black & Decker Mouse with an abrasive
pad but it was pretty ineffective. I'm thinking of buying a 4 1/2" angle
grinder - I could probably find other uses for it around the garage.