Which anchor(s) for a smaller boat?

[FreddyFisher]

I have recently purchased my first boat, a 1974 Starcraft 16 foot (6.5 foot beam) aluminum V hull with a 1978 70 hp Evinrude. (Boat model is a SuperSport)

I have no absolutely no idea which kind of anchor (or anchors) to buy. I will be fishing all types of lakes and rivers close to home in Wisconsin.

Any suggestions?

Should I anchor from the bow only, or from bow and stern to keep the boat from swinging? Thanks! Fred

 

[Boatist]

Re: Which anchor(s) for a smaller boat?

I would get a Aluminum Fortress FX-7 4 pound anchor with 200 feet of 5/16 line.

Anchor from the bow only all most all of the time. Fishing in calm water and light currents you can set a stern anchor but must make sure your bow anchor is firmly set first. Be carefull to keep anchor road away from the motor.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Which anchor(s) for a smaller boat?

Freddy, If the bottom of the lakes and rivers is soft (gravel, sand, grass, silt or mud), Boatist has it exactly correct. If the waterways are rock, a navy-style anchor should be considered.

If you anchor bow and stern, you will not swing in the current. On most lakes, unless there is a wind factor, a single anchor (always in the bow) is sufficient for still fishing.

 

[wcsparky05]

Re: Which anchor(s) for a smaller boat?

don't forget a length of chain between the anchor and the rope. this keeps the anchor down in the correct position. i forgot the formula but someone will tell you here. i think its at least half the l.o.a. of your boat.