Rigger’s Notebook Milk Crate Anchor Storage System

IF YOUR BOAT LACKS AN ANCHOR LOCKER, OR YOU CARRY A SECOND ANCHOR, THIS WILL KEEP IT SECURE AND TANGLE-FREE, READY FOR DEPLOYMENT.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

• 2 milk crates

• 8 nylon zip ties

• Hacksaw

• Coarse sandpaper

• Tube of marine silicone

ASSEMBLY

1. Place crates end to end.

2. Cut 4-inch-wide by 8-inch-high hole in center of the adjoining sides, then cut 1-inch notches on opposite sides in the rim of one crate. These notches will hold the anchor stock. Smooth all rough edges with sandpaper.

3. Line up cuts and join crates by cinching four zip ties on each side.

4. Coil rope in one crate, the chain in the other, and rest the anchor stock in the notches.