Ski Nautique 200 Fender and Anchor

[vegito]

What is the best boat fender and size to use for a 2019-23 Ski Nautique 200? I was thinking of doing 3 Taylor Made Big B 8"x20" (one on each cleat and one on the ski pole) When docked. Would this work when docking to other boats?

Also, which anchor works well? I want to do 2 for shallow anchoring in sand.

[MN Ryan]

Panther Water Spike is a good anchor that folds up flat. You wouldn't need two. Use plenty of line.

Water Spike: https://www.amazon.com/Panther-55-94.../dp/B001B99YHY

[bturner]

I've been using the Mission bumpers for the last 3 seasons, mostly because they're easy to store but I use them for tying off to other boats. I can't recall the last time I tied off to a dock with any of my boats so I couldn't comment on that.

I have 2 anchors in the boat all the times which can be challenging with a 200. I have a Fortress FX-7 which is their smallest anchor and weighs 4lbs., I run this with 3' of 3/8" stainless steel chain and 20' of 1/2" braided anchor line when I'm on our small inland lake. When I'm on bigger water I swap the short line for a 50' line. If I were to need more than 50' of line with this little boat, I'm on the wrong lake. The second anchor is a folding box anchor made by Slide Anchor in the galvanized, baby size. I have the same 20' 1/2 braded line for this one as well but with no chain. I like the Fortress for sand and the box for everything else. Both of these anchors fit in the bow under the seats along with the line. They're both small but really perform for their size when used in the proper setting.

https://www.boatgear.missionoutdoor....y-boat-fenders

https://fortressanchors.com/product/fortress-anchor/

https://www.slideanchor.com/box-anchor-

[MN Ryan]

I also run a 3-4' section of heavy, galvanized chain on my water spike. I have that covered in a section of bicycle innertube to protect the boat, etc. I also have a section of duct tape wrapped around the anchor line 4-5' above the chain as a warning to myself when pulling in the anchor--don't want to ding your shiny boat with a chain or anchor!