Drift boat style drop anchor

In rough conditions, won't the anchor crash into the stern like a wrecking ball?

It won't hit the hull unless it really rough when traveling anywhere but a river anchor will be in boat. Just back up grab the line and stow.

Sean,

You could easily make a tetragon anchor like that using sand casting.

Regards,
Scott

Sean was the material you used stainless steel. Nice job by the way looks great.

Pat R

Nope just mild steel....needs to be painted.  Mako1 (aka Juan) picked up a 10# drift boat anchor (like Mikes) for me and I tried it for a few today.  Worked SUPER.  I am gonna fish out of it tomorrow.

Sean what would be the typical length of ancor rope you would use on the river.

Pat R

I haven't been letting out much at all.  10-12 feet?

Thanks did not think you needed much line probably 25' would do fine I am working on one for my kayak thanks for the inspiration  .

Pat R

Your not alone and no worries.  Kickinbass and fishinshim both made them this weekend too!

yet another X-Factor with the anchor system...  I made it over the weekend.  I need an anchor from Fishshim..

I forgot to say that I went with a little elevation off the top of the yak so I can use the metal bar as a handle also? 

That came out sweet!

I had cabin fever after a bout with a virus.So after seeing Seans post I decided to rig my yak.I had a chunk of aluminum flat bar already so I got busy with my bandsaw and a drill.Amazingly the wood blade on my saw cut like butter.Trying to keep things smooth I used countersunk screws tapped into a matching plate under the deck.
I used 2 line guides and a cool little cleat that traps the line so you can one hand the in or out.All the hardware is sailboat stuff from the local Westmarine.
Next project was what to do about an anchor.Had some streetsign weight aluminum sheet,so I made a paper template and got busy with cutting and bending.My heliarc welder is currently out of service for aluminum welding.So I went to see a friend and I was ready to melt some lead.I weighed out 10# and put a pot on the old camp stove.

You definately got skills Mark...... the things one can do when you mix MAN and FIRE!!!!!

Mark great job on the river anchor system, I am going to try to make a form for my self but out of steel could you give up the size of your template.

Thank in advance
Pat R