Sea Anchors

hawgcatcher · 03-26-2005, 02:40 PM

Just a question as to how long a rope do you use on your sea anchors, when anchored, to keep the boat in line. Never used them before and want to get them right.

wetaline · 03-26-2005, 03:34 PM

that will depend on the size of boat and the location where you'll be tying them off. I like mine to sit about 3 feet behind the transom.

Silver Hilton · 03-26-2005, 03:38 PM

Mine have about 6 feet from the loop to the top of the harness of the anchor. If you're making them, get a little crab float and put it on the rope, so that when it inevitably gets dropped in the water, you'll be able to recover it.

freedrift · 03-26-2005, 03:50 PM

I use about 5' of rope tied off to the cleats on each side of the boat that are about 6 in. forward of the transom. so I guess mine are about 3 1/2 feet behind my 19' boat and it works well. I have pretty big drift socks too.

Tilla · 03-26-2005, 04:07 PM

I have a couple sizes. One is extra large that is helpful during slow current and can be used in conjunction with anchor rope attachment points for creative boat positioning.