It’s hidden away under a hatch at the bow, but what’s inside can say a lot about your boat. Of course, there are certain things to look for in an anchor locker to help the stowed anchor inside do its ...

Last week, I lost my first boat anchor in more than 40 years of fishing. It was a grapnel that must have landed in the very claws of the superstructure of a tugboat sunk as an artificial reef. I use a ...