I keep four anchors instantly available for use… on bow section. No picture currently available; may take one to share next time we’re out in boat.
One on the bow anchor slide-chock, one each side in vertical position on SS hangers off the bow rail and one secured tightly on the deck. All are dual fluke Danforth anchor-type designs, two are actual Danforth’s. They are comprised of the following weights; used for the following purposes.
1. 35 lb Danforth fastened securely on front deck… for anchoring in rough weather
2. 25 lb Danforth port side bow rail on SS hanger… for anchoring in general conditions
3. 12 lb large fluke, aluminum ”Viking” anchor (it’s a basic Danforth design) stbd side bow rail on SS hanger can be off hooked and carried to be used with rear stowed chain and line for back anchor when needed; quick clip connection of chain to anchor shaft
4. 10 lb small fluke, heavy gauge, galvanized anchor (basic Danforth design) for use while boat is first nosed into SF Delta tules….
I keep aboard a 3,500 lb capacity "Powerwinch" brand windless as a spare that is
exactly same as the one that came on our 1977 Tollycraft. This one has
never been used and although it's three plus decades old it's in original box with instructions...
And, if ever needed, replacing it to original set up would be fast/easy!
Happy Windless/Anchoring Daze!- Art