Anchoring

[Plan3]

Thanks for the discussion on the thread "anchoring Islander." I am now acquiring a 26 ft Sea Ray cabin cruiser. Am faced with the same problem of how to access bow for anchoring, since I mostly do still fishing solo. The boat is essentially a gift! (It will mean a very welcome upgrade from my current Formula 24, but I'm scratching my head on how I'll fish in a tidal stream, where typically the line trails from the transom outward.) I would welcome ideas! Again, thanks for the thread and the responses so far!

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Nothin' says ya gotta use the bow eye,....

Toss out the anchor, 'n tie it off to a conveinient cleat,..

 

[toms26t]

Well never anchor your boat in any current unless it is from the bow!! Back in my Coast Guard days on the Missouri river. we had a boat that was tied to the back cleat. His boat sunk by the current. Lucky he was in a shallow area, his boat popped right up when the anchor rope was cut.