Driftboat anchors

fishlessinoregon · 10-30-2001, 05:10 PM

What is your prefrence on weight for a driftboat anchor. One that has enough weight to hold in faster water but still light enough that it doesn't require two people to pull it up? Also what's your prefrence on anchor sysytems,floor or side mounts? [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

Salmonator · 10-30-2001, 06:04 PM

35lb fluted, side mount.

Hookset · 10-30-2001, 07:47 PM

Agree with Salmonator.

Since I can bench press 500 pounds I've never had a problem pulling the anchor up with a standard setup. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

I rowed a boat a few years ago with a double pulley system. The pulley on the anchor really reduced the weight. Route the rope through the anchor pulley and attach the end to the bottom of the anchor bracket. You'll need more rope but this will reduce the weight.

I'd be interested in reading how people like this system regarding the double pulley setup.

Gregg

Nookie Monster · 10-30-2001, 08:50 PM

Hookset:
I run a 35# pyramid anchor with a double pulley setup. You do need more rope but I have found that the water I anchor in is usually not that deep. I went to this set up because it is easier for my girlfriend to pull up the anchor. She runs the boat - I fish. One drawback that I have noticed is that when anchored in fast water there is twice the rope chatter.

DanS · 10-30-2001, 09:05 PM

I use a 35-lb. pyramid straight off the back. Didn't care too much for the pulley system my buddy had in his Alumaweld, so I decided to stay with the rear bracket.

Catch 22 · 10-30-2001, 09:39 PM

Dierks side mount with the cleat right on it. No hassle set up. I've never weighed the anchor. It's just your basic pyramid and always holds us. No complaints.

FM2 · 10-30-2001, 09:41 PM

I have been using the same anchor now for 8 years on my DB. It's a concotion of various sizes of link chain. This anchor probably weighs around 30# and it has held my boat in fast water, I mean really fast water without any snagging. Of course slow water is no problem. I have 4 pulley's on my system, one at the rope stop, two along the gunnels and one on the stern. Don't need to be hulk hogan to pull up the anchor.

My $.02

Chris Nordling · 10-30-2001, 10:31 PM

Ditto to Dan S. I just try to have someone else pull it if someone needs to be on the oars.

Chris [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

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chromer · 10-31-2001, 11:47 PM

30# Willie animal anchor is the only way to go. Holds like a 35 - 40#+ pyramid. Been using one since 1988 and only had it hung up once - and got it back. Owned boats with 4-point, center and side mount (current system Derks w/cleat). Prefer 4-point in most situations. With heavy anchor (35# and up) 4-point is a tough pull. FYI - Boat anchors well with side mount (side of transom as opposed to center of transom).

Trick is to be smart when dropping the pick (stay away from boulder patches and rip-rap) and use it only when needed. They're called "drift boats" for a reason, not "anchor floats".