D.B. Anchor Damage

EastCreek · 03-10-2004, 09:09 AM

Looking for suggestions and solutions...How do you prevent your DB anchor from denting / damaging the side or bottom of the boat when in tow? (My boat is aluminum.) I have thought of building a little wooden / cushioned box for it. So, What do you do?

Gregor · 03-10-2004, 09:11 AM

remove it. :smile:

Catcherman · 03-10-2004, 09:12 AM

Depends on what type of boat u have! Weld an anchor nest in the back or just put the anchor in a bucket and store it in a safe place during transit.

Grantspastor · 03-10-2004, 09:13 AM

Go to any drift boat dealer and buy an aluminum cradle for your anchor. Weld or bolt it to your transom. When in tow, put a bungee cord over the top of the anchor in the cradle to keep it from bouncing out

Twitchs_Tackle · 03-10-2004, 09:20 AM

Take it off! I put them in a plastic milk crate in the back of my truck. DONT LET THEM SWING! :shocked:

deep set · 03-10-2004, 09:37 AM

Like people said, get an anchor nest and put it in, wrap the anchor rope around the nest and pull tite and cleat it down.

NOt sure a bungee will keep it in....

Or take it off and put in a milk crate in back of truck...

EastCreek · 03-10-2004, 09:38 AM

I don't let it swing, and would prefer to leave it in the boat -vs- putting it in the back of my truck all the time. Call me lazy, I just see that as onother thing to do. Anyways, I like the welding idea. It seems like that would work well for a pyramid weight, which I am now using. I did have an odd shaped home-made jobby that beat on the boat quite a bit. Thanks for any and all input...

EastCreek · 03-10-2004, 09:40 AM

I don't let it swing, and would prefer to leave it in the boat -vs- putting it in the back of my truck all the time. Call me lazy, I just see that as onother thing to do. Anyways, I like the welding idea. It seems like that would work well for a pyramid weight, which I am now using. I did have an odd shaped home-made jobby that beat on the boat quite a bit. Thanks for any and all input...

Firedog · 03-10-2004, 01:08 PM

Get something like this anchor nest. Set the anchor in it and bungee it in, stays put real well. Don't forget to bungee it though.

[ 03-10-2004, 02:16 PM: Message edited by: firedog ]

EastCreek · 03-10-2004, 01:39 PM

Anyone know approximate price of these nests off hand? I am close to a GI Joes (who isn't) and I'm guessing they won't carry one. I am also close to Clackacraft. For someone in the Gresham / Sandy area, what's my best bet? Thanks again...

Firedog · 03-10-2004, 01:43 PM

You might try North River, they are just down the street from Clackacraft.

deep set · 03-10-2004, 01:51 PM

Note:

These dont have to be welded....they can be bolted on with screws through the transom, especially if you have a removable transom for a motor mount....

EastCreek · 03-10-2004, 02:21 PM

Motor mount... interesting. I don't have a removable transom. I have been mounting my 8hp motor right on the back with a small board between the screws and the aluminum. Could be beating on the boat more than necessary as well. I will have to look into that as well. It's not a new boat, but if I can avoid unnecessary damage, especially over time...why not. Thanks

Reel Premier · 03-10-2004, 11:43 PM

If you don't want to undo anchor and put in the back of the truck, I suggest you get an anchor nest. Weld it to the stern of the boat, and your done. Anchor stows away nicely and no more dents in the boat.