Galaxy Cluster Baryon Fractions, Cluster Surveys and Cosmology Plenary contribution to PASCOS99 meeting, December, 1999

An anchor storage apparatus comprising a cylindrical container having opposing notches formed along the upper rim thereof for receiving opposing ends of the anchor pivot bar therein to support the anchor. The container comprises a hollow tube mounted to the bottom of the container in the center thereof for receiving therein the anchor shank and a portion of the anchor rode and/or chain. The rode is preferably stored in a coiled manner around the hollow tube within the side walls of the container. The bottom of the container has a plurality of drainage holes therethrough to allow water to drain from the container. The bottom of the container is raised relative to the bottom of the side walls to promote water drainage. The side walls of the container have a plurality of holes therethrough to allow air flow so that the rode can adequately dry. An annular ring of soft rubber is affixed along the bottom of the side walls to prevent slippage of the container along the surface of the boat. There is a hole through either the side wall or bottom of the container through which the rode passes for attachment to the boat to prevent loss or substantial displacement of the storage apparatus. The storage apparatus further comprises a cover having a cushion so that the apparatus can be used as a stool.