What to use for Anchoring

[adamfsunrunner]

Hi,

I have a 22 foot sunrunner cuddy. I want to find something to use to hold the anchor on the front of the boat so that it is easier to anchor. I am a big guy and climbing up on the cuddy to anchor is not easy. Is there a device that will hold the anchor and drop and retrieve it? I've seen the winches made for small boats..but where does the line and anchor rode go?

Thanks.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: What to use for Anchoring

line goes into a hole through somthing like this.....

http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...451437520&list_time=1152329380&view_id=237965

this....
http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg..._id=250568&list_time=1152329418&view_id=39483

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: What to use for Anchoring

That device is called an Anchor Windless.

The rode is fed through a hole in the deck into what is known as an anchor rode locker. Basically it's a closed off portion of the very most forward part of the bow.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: What to use for Anchoring

Don't want to rain on your parade, but I have always wondered what happens to wet anchor line that is stored in the bow's rope locker. I'm thinking in short order it turns into a mildewed stinking mess.

Something to consider in your quest for easier anchoring.

Mark

 

[adamfsunrunner]

Re: What to use for Anchoring

If I have a cuddy...do I have to drill a whole in the cuddy to drop the anchor line? I'm not sure I want to do that. Any other suggestions?

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: What to use for Anchoring

Do you have a picture of the front of your boat? It would help to be able to see what you have to work with.