Removing a Stuck Anchor

[PRBuzz]

Just make sure you don't repeat the mistakes of the NFL guys in Florida:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...ingboaters-nfl

Around 5:30 p.m., they went to pull up the anchor and head back to port, but the anchor was stuck. Bleakley suggested they tie it to the transom and use the boat’s motor to pull it loose.

When Cooper tried to thrust the boat forward, the vessel became submerged and capsized, tossing the men overboard. All four tried uprighting the boat by standing on one side of the overturned vessel. When that didn’t work, Bleakley swam underneath and was able to retrieve three life vests, a large cooler and a portable, cushion-type flotation device.

[striperman36]

I've drilled a 1/2" hole in the anchor down by the fluke pivot. I shackled the chain there and secure the chain to the anchor shaft with 100 lb mono. If it is stuck I drive over it the mono snaps and the anchor swings free.

I also fender with 14" buoy balls, I have one of the anchor line rings that goes over the line, most of the tuna guys use them to pull the anchor up, also works well to free an anchor , the anchor shaft goes through the ring and all you have to do is wind in the line.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by striperman36

I've drilled a 1/2" hole in the anchor down by the fluke pivot. I shackled the chain there and secure the chain to the anchor shaft with 100 lb mono. If it is stuck I drive over it the mono snaps and the anchor swings free.

I also fender with 14" buoy balls, I have one of the anchor line rings that goes over the line, most of the tuna guys use them to pull the anchor up, also works well to free an anchor , the anchor shaft goes through the ring and all you have to do is wind in the line.

Works very well.
We rig it that way for blackfish, using heavy cable ties instead of mono.
In conjunction with the ball rig, it works great.
Just don't go to something to heavy, otherwise it will be tough to break in a small boat!!!
Also, make sure you drag it enough to catch the anchor in the ring, then you can back down on the line without the anchor dropping back to the bottom. makes it alot easier with a larger anchor and 20ft of chain.