I want a small one to use as a dive anchor for our maker bouy.
Bob, post some weights and price options. I would probably buy a big one and a small one. I think you could sell the crap out of these to the cf.com crowd.
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Originally posted by Happy BobI’ll make a couple up this week. I’ll give you the best price I can.
Don’t back out on me guys.
I’ll be in touch.
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Happy Bob - Make me one! $30 to $40 is OK. I still need to bring you my jon boat. Maybe I could bring the boat and pick up the anchor. Lemme know.
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Originally posted by Happy BobThe cost would be minimal. I would just have to price the 3/8"-1/2" alum. solid bar and a little concrete and a little labor. The 1 1/2" pipe I probably have in my scrap barrel. I can’t see it being more than about $30.00-$40.00, if that.
‘Edited to say, if I make more than one at a time, the price would go down.’
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Dern you Happy Bob!
I paid $90 for a Mighty Mite a year ago that looks identical to what you’re talking about.
Let me know if you make some, my son may want one.
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thanks so much hanapaa…looks like this might have brought Happy Bob some business. Bob, I am interested too if you can produce these sexy beasts in the $40 price range out of 100% AL. I like the non-rusting idea a lot!
suggestion: can you also put a round eye bolt (or some type of eye) on the tine end of the pipe as well? in the middle of the rounded AL stock.
EDIT: I think the concrete filling the void area in the pipe might be the key to adding good weight plus whatever chain size you use…
is the jbweld strong enough to hold the tines in the pipe whilst pulling against 100’ of rope, a rolling sea and a bote?
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Bob,
I am in Irmo/Ballentine area and will take one. I’ve been wanting to come over and meet you anyway.
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quote:
Originally posted by Happy BobThe cost would be minimal. I would just have to price the 3/8"-1/2" alum. solid bar and a little concrete and a little labor. The 1 1/2" pipe I probably have in my scrap barrel. I can’t see it being more than about $30.00-$40.00, if that.
‘Edited to say, if I make more than one at a time, the price would go down.’
Bob Van Gundy
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Bob, How much do they weigh? If its the same dimensions as the 16lb MM, I’d take three of them at $40. Lemme know. I tend to lose one a year.
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Ok folks, I’m going to try and make up a couple today. That will give me an idea of the cost and also, weight & dimensions. I’ll post what I come up with tonight.
Thanks, Bob
Bob Van Gundy
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I’m a buyer Bob. Please advise when you have mine ready. Oh, and I’ll take 2, just in case I lose one.
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I’m in for 2 as well.
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I’ll take a big one too Bob.
Of course I expect a big discount since I brought you all this business:wink:
Just kidding. Around $40?
If you need somebody to pick them up for delivery, let me know.
I may be able to get Amy to stop by and pick them up since she drives right past your shop everday.
Bonzo,
I never had any trouble with the jbweld.
The tines were all pretty tight together because of the small pipe.
Most of the pressure was directly on the tines.
The jbweld just kept everything from moving around and sliding.
Happy boatin’ y’all!!
I made my first prototype today and the concrete is setting as I write. It looks finem, but a bit too “light duty” for my taste. The weight is only about 5 lbs and the 3/8" tines seem to bend a little too easily. I’m going to make another attempt tomorrow and see if I can beef it up a bit and add some weight to it.
I’ll keep everyone informed of my progress. I won’t have a firm price figured out until I get the anchor where I want it. But like I said before, I’ll give you all the best price I can.
Thanks, Bob
PS: hanapaa, if this works out, I’ll definitly take care of you.
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Bob,
The 3/8" tines are fine for smaller boats, but for anything bigger than 20’, you’ll probably want to go a bit larger. Probably 1/2" or 5/8".
As for taking care of me, don’t worry about that, you’ve already been a big help.
Make sure you post some pics when that prototype is finished.
Happy boatin’ y’all!!
My next one will have 1/2" tines. I’ll keep you posted.
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
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803-727-4069
Good for you Bob!!
I might get one from you also, but I just bought a MM16 to replace the first MM16 that I lost on the third time using it. 
Oh well, that’s fishing… I can’t wait to see the pics, as I am sure all will be pleased!! 
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Happy Bob - I’m going to Charleston Friday Aug. 7. Would be happy to take a load down for folks that can’t get to Cola. if it would help. My son lives in Mt. Pleasant and I could drop them off there. I’m also going down this Friday but might be too soon for you to have any finished. Let me know if I can help!
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Since I primarily fish the nearshore wrecks the anchor issues are something to constantly deal with. I have lost more then I want to admit and made all kinds if variations. Ultimately you will lose another one unless you can dive year around! I have concluded that the majority of losses have occurred when I fish all day through a tide change or two. The boat will slowly wrap itself around the wreck structure wrapping and lodging the chain. Once that happens you lose the anchor unless you get lucky and unwrap which I have done on occasion. The dilema is you are on fish and don’t want to lose your spot but it is prudent to pull anchor during a tide change and reanchor with the current. That gives you a much better chance of pulling the anchor tines instead of the anchor chain! I would like to hear some other ideas on how to prolong wreck anchor life?
MarshMan, Thanks for the offer.
I’ll let you know about the 7th. I want to get these things right before I start selling them.
Thanks, Bob
Bob Van Gundy
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