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Offline jhetrick55

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Best way to anchor/anchor system?
« on: October 18, 2018, 12:37:26 PM »
I am new to Glastron ownership. I have a '72 Swinger v-176. On my old fishing boat I had an electronic anchoring system which worked great, however something like that won't fit on this boat. What is a good anchoring system for a Glastron like mine? I have an anchor with a rope that I store now in the forward compartment, but I'd ideally like something a little cleaner looking when in use. Any ideas?
1972 Glastron V-176 Swinger - Avacado

Offline Hyperacme

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Re: Best way to anchor/anchor system?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2018, 02:18:03 PM »
I don't use my anchor often, so just keep it under seat.
Throw it in and tie it off to cleat when needed.
Had a big cruiser with an anchor locker in the bow, you could hear it clanking around under way.
Would think one mounted to bow would do the same.

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Re: Best way to anchor/anchor system?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2018, 08:18:55 PM »
I had an electric anchor winch on my Bennington pontoon, but I unclipped and stored the anchor when under way.  Rarely use one on my CVZ, but always carry one.  It does get used when beached.   
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude

Offline Jason

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Re: Best way to anchor/anchor system?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2018, 10:38:41 PM »
I use a rope and anchor as well. Keep it simple!
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Offline jhetrick55

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Re: Best way to anchor/anchor system?
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2018, 09:19:23 AM »
Well seems like the rope and anchor system will stay. Maybe I can lessen the mess by getting rid of some of the 50' of rope I have. Maybe I could cut the rope at 25'. I think mostly I will use it for beaching, maybe a little for floating, but 25' should be sufficient. Thanks everyone!
1972 Glastron V-176 Swinger - Avacado