Anchor Storing Options

[Ham]

I recently bought a 2009 BassCat Cougar. I will definitely want to be using an anchor from time to time. I do have various compartments that I could stow the anchor in, but I have some concerns about the anchor banging around and doing damage.

This an open call for advice on how to best secure the anchor so that it is handy when I need it, but my "new" boat doesn't get a beat down from the anchor when things get a little rough.

Thanks.

[Dutch]

First of buy a coated anchor. Then you can put it in any box. Use an old bath towel to cushion it if you think it is necessary.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Mushroom-Anchor/product/45256/-949341

[chambug]

I recently bought a 2009 BassCat Cougar. I will definitely want to be using an anchor from time to time. I do have various compartments that I could stow the anchor in, but I have some concerns about the anchor banging around and doing damage.

This an open call for advice on how to best secure the anchor so that it is handy when I need it, but my "new" boat doesn't get a beat down from the anchor when things get a little rough.

Thanks.

Depending on the size and shape of you anchor, (which should be coated, as Dutch said) buy a plastic paint-type bucket, put a layer of packing plastic "peanuts" in the bottom to set the anchor on, and drill drain holes in the bottom of the bucket. This was my method when I owned bass boats. If necessary to stabilize the bucket in a compartment, I used bungee straps.

[Ham]

My anchor is vinyl coated. I'm using an old kids backpack for now, butI'd like to get my hands on an old bowling ball bag. I think that would be the cats pjs.

[Larry Richards]

I use to just set mine in a card board box a little bit bigger than the anchor and had no problems.