Bow anchor compartment on Challenger 230

[vollthrottle]

Could anyone explain how those two black hooks (see picture) in the bow anchor compartment of a Challenger 230 are supposed to be used?

 

[bowers12]

It looks like something to wrap your anchor rope around

 

[davo]

The two hooks are for a Danforth Anchor, which is probably the anchor most boaties should use for 5-8m boats.

cheers

 

[vollthrottle]

Very interesting! Does anyone have a picture with a Danforth Anchor in place on a Challenger? I wonder where the shank would go?

 

[ron310]

I have one in my 230 and the anchor does not fit due to the shank....
I thought maybe they were for wrapping the rope as well.

 

[thor7000]

Shot gun rack!! LOL

 

[dbjnky]

The danforth fits nicely in my 2011 230. I am picking the boat back up this weekend and will post pics. The shank fits perfectly. The anchor doesn't rattle or damage the fiberglass.

 

[PhongRacing]

dealer gave me a 6lb slip ring style fluke anchor when i bought the boat, it fit perfect with the chain and rode, only issue was the 6lb would not grab the river bottom (sand) properly and the heavy boat would pull it around, ended up replacing it with a 11lb that held the boat but did not fit into the anchor hooks, i eventually removed the hooks, it made getting the anchor in and out easier.

 

[ron310]

Were u ever able to get that picture?

The danforth fits nicely in my 2011 230. I am picking the boat back up this weekend and will post pics. The shank fits perfectly. The anchor doesn't rattle or damage the fiberglass.

Were u ever able to get that picture? I still can't see how it would fit.

 

[ron310]

anyone have a pic of an anchor that fits?

what size/weight anchor for the front compartment of a 230

 

[dbjnky]

I took pictures awhile back but you couldn't see them. Will try when the sun goes down. I am dumb when it comes to anchors. The dealer included UT with boat. I will call him today and get the specs.

 

[ron310]

I appreciate it:thumbsup:

 

[dbjnky]

Anchor Pics

Here are a few pics. I took a picture of the tag on the anchor as well. It fits nicely in there and doesnt rattle or bang around.

 

[ron310]

Thanks again. I'm going to see if i could cut down the shank on mine and drill a new hole for the chain - otherwise i'm going to order that one.