We bought a 24' pontoon boat and I'm planning to install a couple of
anchor winches and am wondering if anyone has an an opinion as to which
type of anchor is best? We plan to anchor on lakes over night and don't
want to drift if the wind comes up. Any input would be appreciated.

Pa Pa K wrote:
We bought a 24' pontoon boat and I'm planning to install a couple of
anchor winches and am wondering if anyone has an an opinion as to which
type of anchor is best? We plan to anchor on lakes over night and don't
want to drift if the wind comes up. Any input would be appreciated.

A SPADE A-80 is probably best, but too pricey. I'd probably put on a
Horizon Claw, a Bruce knockoff. They set and re-set easily and hold
pretty well in anything except small rocks or weeds. They also are easy
to stow on a roller and look pretty decent.

Danforth/Fortress/Guardian holds well in sand and mud, but are sometimes
a bit trickier to set.

Capt. Jeff