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Post by IMX1021 on Dec 10, 2003 15:43:29 GMT -5
what is the difference in having the anchor on the side of the transom or on the middle of the transom??
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Post by upriverbright on Dec 10, 2003 15:59:40 GMT -5
What I have been seeing is that if you have it on the side it tends to kick you off side ways and the middle holds you straight its better to have in the middle but if you have a motor its kinda hard to move them back and forth.
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Post by Dan Christopher on Dec 10, 2003 19:13:38 GMT -5
Fact, a side mounted anchor arm will cause your boat to swing on anchor. Fact, even worse is the fact that every time you pull anchor the boat will kick sideways with the bow pointing to the right bank. The sideways movement will very depending on current speed, how fast you can get the anchor up, and how fast you can get the oar blade out of the water that is now being pulled under the boat on the downstream side. You can conquer the oar thing by bringing the blades out of the water and having a passenger turn around and hold the handles for you so they are there for the quick grab before you pull the anchor. I can also say the even the best boater can be swept sidewise while picking up anchor fast enough to put you in the brush. So you do need to watch where you anchor. Here is a funny story for you. I was on the Wilson a couple weeks ago. I anchored in what I call the last chance hole just above sollie on the north side along side the overhanging brush. The river was up and flowing pretty strong at about 6.3. There was also a good wind blowing to the north with some big gusts. I didn't have the passenger hold the oars this day. Bad, bad, Dan. I pulled the anchor as fast as I could, but as there was a lot of rope out it took some time. As I started pulling the rope and the 40 pound anchor the boat started to slide downstream, like always. It also started to kick to the right, as always. But in the strong current and wind, before I could get the anchor up and the oar blade from under the boat my bow and rod tips where in the brush. There were no broken rods, or scratched passengers, but It was a stupid move. I should have either never anchor there in those river and wind conditions, or had one of the passengers hold the oar handles. Now with a center anchor arm you will have none of this. They are by far the best if there is no motor. Problem is that if you are running an electric you have to have a side arm, like me. If you use a gas motor for trolling sometimes but never when drifting, I would say get both. Mount them both. Use the center one for drifting. Then take off the center one and use the side one when you need to install the motor. I hope by telling you the story of me being stupid helps some of you not to be as stupid as me.
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Post by IMX1021 on Dec 11, 2003 12:21:41 GMT -5
thanks guy's, i've seen some drift boats with this setup and was curious , did'nt know if it was a good setup . my kind of luck i'll keep it where it's at thanks
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Post by willierower on Dec 11, 2003 14:45:14 GMT -5
I have my anchor system mounted on the starboard side of the transom so I can use a motor. I havent had a problem with the boat sitting side ways in the current. I fixed that problem by using more oars as rudders to hold the boat straight with the current while on anchor. On my oars I have the rubber donut thingies that have the little tit that that sits in the oar lock and holds the blades straight up and down while at anchor.
If you cant find those donuts get some oar rites and cut them back. You should never use Oar Rites the way they were disigned. They are basically traing wheels and you will never learn how to row right with them on.
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Post by MiddleMan on Dec 16, 2003 9:42:46 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help guys. This is some great information.
I think that I am going to end up having a anchor system in the middle and then have it set up so I can just unbolt it when I want to run a motor off the boat.
I new I liked this board for a reason. ;D
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Post by RipDatLip on Jan 3, 2004 0:07:22 GMT -5
Has anyone ever experimented with placing an electric motor off to one side of a center mounted anchor?
What brands (parts), do you prefer for a center anchor system? I've heard the center system has its downfall in cold weather because it can freeze.
Matt
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Post by Dan Christopher on Jan 3, 2004 0:24:27 GMT -5
I dont beleave the motor will fit next to a center anchor arm. I have never tried it, but the size of the motor mount is pretty big. I will try it in the drive way this weekend.
I dont use my center one much, but I have never had a problem with it freezeing up.
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