I’m pretty new to boating and I have been having a heck of a time getting the anchor to catch. I’m putting out plenty of line but I keep drifting. Any advice would be great.
17.5 Searay
If no chain, add at least 3-4 ft.
Has 4 feet of chain.
17.5 Searay
What type of anchor are you using?
Don’t have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer
The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.
2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.
I have an 8# hooker anchor with 7’ of chain on a 17’ cc. Never had any problem anchoring up. Might be your anchor or not enough chain.
“Apathy is the Glove in Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.
if you are using an anchor that looks like this
switch to an anchor like this that has a solid shank and use plenty of rope.
Chain is the key!!!
Thanks,
Paul
GW 257 Advance
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Originally posted by reel nautiif you are using an anchor that looks like this
switch to an anchor like this that has a solid shank and use plenty of rope.
Yeah my anchor looks like that I guess I don’t see the difference
17.5 Searay
the top anchor has a hallow shank, the bottom has a solid shank. the solid shank and some weight and helps it hold better.
204 angler
150 yamaha 4 stroke
I had issues too but did the switch like the pictures. The solid shank anchor holds way better. I got the biggest one that would fit in my locker and had to cut the side round stock off the sides. I saved that loop type anchor for when I beach the boat.
I do not use chain on mine though because 95% of the time someone else is pulling the anchor and its no-fail they pull the chain up the rubrail and across the bow.
Hydra-Sports 22 Bay Sport
225 Rude
Ok guess I’m heading to the marine store unless there a cheaper fix
17.5 Searay
10 ft of chain for every 100 ft of rope.Problem solved!
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. FISH 24/7---- 25 Grady w/ a couple of Gas Guzzling 175 Johnsons “O-SEA-D” the old “Havanadaydream”
I understand the chain helps but 10 foot of chain for a 17 foot boat is a little over kill. Not to mention a pain to try to store on a boat that small. The solid shank anchor is the ticket, i couldnt believe the difference once i switched. Use the heaviest one you can fit in your locker, add 4 foot of rode and 3-1 scope and you should not have any more issues.
198 Carolina Skiff
90 Honda
A good 4 or 5 feet of chain, 50-75’ of line, and the biggest anchor you can get. Nothing is more annoying then drifting over the perfect fishing spot before your anchor catches
Get your self 10’ of 3/8" galvanized chain to go with the solid shank anchor.
If you’ve never had a chance to dive and witness first-hand a good length of chain at work on the bottom while you’re anchored up you won’t understand.
That’s not an anchor, that’s a toy for a 17’ boat.
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I understand the chain helps but 10 foot of chain for a 17 foot boat is a little over kill.
Not at all. You can use a much shorter line scope with some chain. On my 18’ boat I carry 2 anchors. The big one is a claw type Lewmar, 6 KG with 300’ of line and 20’ of chain. When I drop it, it holds, no matter what:smiley:
My second anchor is a 10 lb. Danforth with 200’ of line and 10’ of chain. It usually holds too:smiley:
A couple of good anchors is better than boat insurance:smiley:
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
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Originally posted by Danyelfell That's all fine and dandy but we are trying to solve an anchoring problem here. The same answer has been given many times and is the right answer. Use a large anchor and lots if chain and 4 to one rode scope. In other words go get a solid shank fluke style anchor for a large boat , add 10 ft of chain and 100 ft if ride and you will be anchored up fine in any conditions in 25 to 30 ft of water. I understand the chain helps but 10 foot of chain for a 17 foot boat is a little over kill. Not to mention a pain to try to store on a boat that small. The solid shank anchor is the ticket, i couldnt believe the difference once i switched. Use the heaviest one you can fit in your locker, add 4 foot of rode and 3-1 scope and you should not have any more issues.198 Carolina Skiff
90 Honda
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. FISH 24/7---- 25 Grady w/ a couple of Gas Guzzling 175 Johnsons “O-SEA-D” the old “Havanadaydream”
quote:
Originally posted by Danyelfell That's all fine and dandy but we are trying to solve an anchoring problem here. The same answer has been given many times and is the right answer. Use a large anchor and lots if chain and 4 to one rode scope. In other words go get a solid shank fluke style anchor for a large boat , add 10 ft of chain and 100 ft if ride and you will be anchored up fine in any conditions in 25 to 30 ft of water. I understand the chain helps but 10 foot of chain for a 17 foot boat is a little over kill. Not to mention a pain to try to store on a boat that small. The solid shank anchor is the ticket, i couldnt believe the difference once i switched. Use the heaviest one you can fit in your locker, add 4 foot of rode and 3-1 scope and you should not have any more issues.198 Carolina Skiff
90 Honda
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. FISH 24/7---- 25 Grady w/ a couple of Gas Guzzling 175 Johnsons “O-SEA-D” the old “Havanadaydream”
Would an 8lb solid shank be enough or should I get the 13lb? Wish there was a way to test run an anchor…
17.5 Searay
I use an 8# on my 17’ with 7’ of chain. Should be plenty.
“Apathy is the Glove in Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.