another design problem by TP ... they used plywood under the cover and I don't think ever sealed the bottom well enough ... couple of years ago I dried hatch out for a month and poured resin over the plywood ... two years later no signs of water under the clear resin. still slightly warped but useable.
I also leave chain attached to anchor and hanging over it with a piece of closed cell foam to keep it from clanging.
If you need the anchor fast it is one less step. I haven't needed it fast in 25 years, however.
