Need Help choosing anchor

[Maloverde]

I have no idea about what type of anchors to use. I have a 19 foot Skeeter fish and ski and use it only in fresh water. A little advice on what type of anchor and accompanying accessories needed would be appreciated. <br /><br />Thanks in advance.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Need Help choosing anchor

Well pilgrim (as John W boy used to say) you need to provide us with a lot of facts. You tell us your situation and what you plan to do in the process of anchoring, weather/wave details, depth, bottom structure and all and we can come up with the answer.<br /><br />There are as many anchor types as you have fingers on your hands and each is unique for a reason.<br /><br />HTH<br /><br />Mark

 

[Maloverde]

Re: Need Help choosing anchor

I was afraid of that. I use the boat on reservoirs that can be as deep as 60 feet and on the Colorado River where it can be 5 - 10 feet. Not much of a problem with waves or rough current. I don't plan on anchoring on the main rivers, but in the small lakes that are attached to it. The water is usually 5 - 10 feet on those small lakes. On the reservoirs the water is usuall over 20 feet in the places I would anchor. Only waves I can imagine would be from the other boats hauling skiers and such.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Need Help choosing anchor

One of the mushroom type river anchor and 4 ft. of chain would probably work well for you.<br />thats what i use and it seems to hold well.

 

[BrianS.]

Re: Need Help choosing anchor

http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/course/safety/7_4.php <br /><br /> http://www.marinewaypoints.com/articles/2005/11/an_essay_on_boat_anchors.html <br /><br /> http://www.commanderbob.com/art40.html <br /><br /> http://www.boat-ed.com/pa/course/p3-8_anchoring.htm <br /><br /> http://www.fish.state.pa.us/Fish/qanchr.htm