www.iFourWinns.com

Without a windlass a plow anchor can be pretty heavy. My 268 does not have a windlass and does have a Fluke anchor like in this link:

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-mar ... ecordNum=1

These are rated at a certain weight, but the actual anchor does not actually weigh that much. If you want to go even lighter you might try a Fortress anchor. These are a fluke-style anchor but are made from aluminum.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-mar ... ecordNum=1

The plow anchors work well with windlasses because they always stow right side up in the bow roller. The fluke anchors don't always stow without some help, but they are much lighter. The flukes also hold well in most conditions.

Hope this helps.

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Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

Thnx a bunch!

What plow anchor do you have? I would be interested in buying it (for the right price) if you do buy another style

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Chris I have a spare plow anchor that came with my boat. I believe I can also put my hands on a Fortresss mt brother-in-law has although I'm not sure of the size. It might be too large for your boat.

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2008 Vista 278 Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi 375 hp
1999 Horizon 220 5.7 GSi

I have a danforth fluke type now, holds great, but it is a fight getting it put away. I always have to position it with one hand and operate the windless with the other (to store). Keep looking at the delta plows. Not sure if they hold as good or not....

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Current:
2000 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer "still Livin the Dream"

Past
2002 268 Vista 5.7 GXI "Livin' the Dream"
1996 Rinker 192 Captiva. "The Simple Life"
1999 Yamaha XLL 1200 Waverunner.
1976 Mercury Marquis tri hull 120 hp

Late to this conversation but why don't you just use a short line from the anchor to the cleat? I use the chain stop plus tie it so it stays taught and doesn't bounce at all. Even on the trailer on the road it stays tight.

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--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

Chris268 ... The plow type anchor on my 248 looks like the Lewmar plow types you see at West marine. I can take a pic and post it in a week or so when I take my 248 out. It is not chrome.
Let me know if you are still interested.