front anchor how

[whiteox3]

Have a small 16 ft bertham and what I want is to be able to use a anchor set and retrive it from the driver seat and still have it hooked to the bow.to old to climb over windshield, to scared to climb along the side. If anyone has over come this problem can you post a reply thanks Don

 

[gewf631]

Re: front anchor how

There's probably other solutions, but get yourself one of these Anchor Mates They go for about $50.<br />

 

[whiteox3]

Re: front anchor how

Hey thanks guestion, where do you mount the front part and also the winch, how much rope will the wintch take it sure looks as that is the sucker I need

 

[gewf631]

Re: front anchor how

If you look closely at the picture, you'll see a flange where the piece is designed to attach to your boat.<br /><br />Even better, here's a link to that company's instructions for mounting this device, where this picture came from.<br /><br />

 

[18rabbit]

Re: front anchor how

And I thought those were only for people in Chicago. <br /><br />If you look closely at the pic above you will see a pully inside the bow. Smaller boats with closed bows sometimes had a system of pullies that allowed for dropping and raising the anchor without the need to crawl over the boat.

 

[whiteox3]

Re: front anchor how

Gee, thanks this is what I need, hope I can find one here in Austraila thanks Don

 

[Bigfun]

Re: front anchor how

I whould recommend an electric unit. Minn kota has a couple models that sell for 200$-300$. I have a powerwinch that I bought 15 yrs. ago. After 15 yrs. of abuse and overworking it, it still works fine except the clutch or gear slips if I pound a wave hard. Mine was rated for 15-20# anchor and I have never used anything under 30#s.<br /><br />Before you decide what you are going to use as a winch you need to know what type and weight of anchor that will work for the bottom/area/depth you will be using it the most.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: front anchor how

Whiteox, The anchormate that was suggested is a good choice. You can run the anchor line along the top of the bow to the drivers seat and install a cleat nearby to tie it off. The excess anchor line can be routed under the bow into a container of some type.<br /><br />If you go for an electric winch (overkill for a 16 footer IMHO), make sure your battery and electrical system have enough juice. Those units can draw 25+ Amps.