Anchor rope jam

[Hartley's boat]

Hi all! I recently bought a 14' Saturn Cataraft and I have the anchor system for it but it is really easily blown around by the wind. I want to make my own anchor system for the front so I can stay in place when I hit a hot fishing spot and I was wondering if anyone knew where a fella can get a "cheap" anchor rope jam? I can find them fro around $20 but I thought maybe someone had a line on them somewhere a little cheaper? This is the style I want; This is my new Cat! LOVE IT! Great for lake fishing!

 

[smokeonthewater]

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Ac...searched.1--session_id.585461912?q=Clam cleat

 

[Scott Danforth]

standard cam cleat, available at iBoats in the link Smoke provided.

 

[GA_Boater]

If the lake or river you fish has a lot of traffic, a cam cleat may not be the best choice. Each if the ones Smoke linked to says "Ideal for most applications where high loads or rope surges are not likely to be encountered."

A plain old cleat may be better if the water can be rough. And they are cheap and won't chafe the line. http://www.iboats.com/Black-Nylon-Cleat/dm/cart_id.922024196--session_id.324512009--view_id.56262

 

[Hartley's boat]

Thanx y'all! How can you tell what size line those will old? I like to use a 5/16 poly rope. I do see how the standard cleat would be ok but I just love being able to slap that rope in that cam cleat and start fishin!

 

[thumpar]

An Anchor Buddy might help you out. It is like a bungee cord so it will not lift the anchor off he bottom if a wake or wave comes by. You can attach more line to it but helps keep you in place. Before I had mine I hated to anchor because I drifted with the boat rocking and picking up the anchor.

 

[Hartley's boat]

Thanks!