I just purchased a 1987 Bass Tracker Bass Boat and I am looking for suggestions and information on Anchors that actually will hold the boat when the wind is blowing. I fish at Silverwood Lake in Hesperia CA, and the wind can get pretty bad at times.
I am not sure of the weight of the boat, but since the boat is only a aluminum boat it should not be too bad.
I need something that will hold no matter what. A big bonus would be a anchor winch that will be able to support this type of anchor. The anchormate series can only handle a 18lb anchor and uses a type of crank that is completely different that what is already on the boat.
If anybody has any suggestions or help, thank you.
2006-11-14 05:14:59 · 10 answers · asked by dbowers200 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
There are a lot of variables that can effect the efficiency of your anchoring. One scope, for every foot of water you drop your hook into you will want 7 feet of rode (anchor rope) to be payed out., that's a 7:1 ratio.. Two bottom.. some anchors work best in grass, other mud, and some in rock. So what kind of bottom will you be anchoring? Three chain, having the first 10 or so feet of the rode replaced will chain will lower the angle the anchor will attempt to set making the job a lot easier. You can check out different types of anchors at Westmarine.com They can be a bit pricey but they are good about making quality recommendations... Jim
2006-11-14 06:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been sailing the oceans for many years and I always carry at least two good anchors. For most occasions I would use a big Bruce or CQR type with a good length of chain attached with a strong shackle that is 'moused' on with wire. For lighter conditions I would use the same type of anchor but smaller with chain for the first 5 metres and then good quality warp.
However, if I had to choose one anchor for all conditions - I would go for an Admiralty or Fisherman's anchor - A BIG ONE!
ps - for those people who are saying that you don't need a big anchor - ask them the same question after they have spent a night in gale conditions with a lee shore! And before they come back with - 'you shouldn't let yourself get into that condition' it's a theoretical question. But yes of course - the method of deploying the anchor and the quality of the ground tackle is all important.
2006-11-15 13:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Again as stated above, bottom type (sand, rock, mud) will dictate the type of anchor used, as well as "Scope" and chain added", "BRUCE" anchors are the best for around here but, very expensive, an anchor is something you could lose easily so I just buy the "Danforth" type anchor, it works well, I have a small one that hold just about anywhere, I have a larger one on the boat that I never use, in case things get very windy, if that happens I just head in, no reason for me to be out there in those conditions.
2006-11-15 04:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to take into consideration the type of bottom that you're going to be experiencing. A mushroom anchor, a grapple anchor, or a plow anchor versus a Danforth anchor with flukes that dig into the bottom. In any case, a significant legnth of chain is usual for most anchor types, in order to lay the anchor line flat of the bottom, and hold the anchor in it's working position.
2006-11-15 11:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like previously stated, there is a lot of variables to consider. The best anchor to hold you in place is a shovel type that digs itself downward into the surface. We always used the rule of three... meaning you should have the rope out three times the depth. That allows the anchor to have enough angle to position itself into the lake bottom. The furthur you drift, the more the anchor will dig in.
2006-11-14 14:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by jtaylorsewell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The anchor need not be that big. Use a small danforth, with about six feet of chain, then rope. When you anchor, the water depth multiplied by 6, is how much line you should put out for a decent scope.
2006-11-15 22:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by nytugcapt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem may not be the anchor but how much line you let out if too short the boat will pick up the anchor and drag it. The more line you let out the less chance of the boat lifting the anchor.
2006-11-14 13:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by brian L 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its not how big of anchor you use its all about chain try putting 4 foot of chain to your anchor it will stick and hold every time with a small anchor
2006-11-16 03:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by ibetuwishuhad1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you back down on it to get the anchor to hook into the ground, just giving it a toss won't do anything.
2006-11-15 16:07:40 · answer #9 · answered by richardmckee7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rope and a 60 pound dumb bell it worked for me.
2006-11-14 13:57:05 · answer #10 · answered by masterzuaba 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋