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    Default Need canoe anchor suggestions

    I am outfitting my canoe with a variation of the Joe Hyde 2-anchor system. I really wanted to use his idea of the soft anchor. But I about fell over when I saw the cost of the lead shot. I have one of those mushroom anchors, but I think it is too big an clunky.

    So, some questions?
    • How much weight do I actually need for a canoe anchor?
    • Any other sources for the shot?
    • Any ideas for a substitute for the lead shot?
    • Is there another type of suitable anchor?
    Tim

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    We use a plastic gallon milk jug and fill it with sand til it's heavy enough right on the spot.
    works very well, and is, well.....free. ...................ModocDan

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    Baxter State Park in Maine has stationed canoes on many of their outlying Brookie Ponds. They use a weight off a Window Sash. They work wonderfully.
    Last edited by Kytroutbum; 04-03-2009 at 04:06 PM. Reason: spell error- in rush

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kytroutbum View Post
    Baxter State Park in Maine has stationed canoes on many of their outlying Brookie Ponds. They use a weight off a Window Sash. They work wonderfully.
    Are you referring to the lead inside the frame? Cause those tiny plastic pieces on the shade might let the canoe drift a bit

    And I second the milkjug with sand.

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    I use this for my canoe and my pontoon boats...get a laundry mesh bag from the dollar store. Fill it with rocks from the bank. You'll soon learn how many rocks you need. If it gets snagged it's not a big monetary loss or environmental disaster...WHen you're done for the day, empty the bag and let it dry out...
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    I use a large about 2 1/2 inch ID nut as in nut and bolt. I bought at a surplus store, weighs enough to hold the canoe and cost almost nothing.

    I constantly see things that could be used to anchor a canoe at goodwill. small dumbbell weights, window sash weights old ankle weights milk jugs full of sand work, look around you will find something that looks good and works well.

    A search of canoe anchors on the web shows weights from 1.5 to three pounds. a four to five pound weight ought to hold you in any conditions you should be out in a canoe in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kytroutbum View Post
    Baxter State Park in Maine has stationed canoes on many of their outlying Brookie Ponds. They use a weight off a Window Sash. They work wonderfully.
    HAHA---be careful---i used a sash weight in 20 ft of water with a clay bottom in a lake and almost upended the canoe trying to get it out---evidently it speared the bottom like an arrow and went into the marl about 10".
    I welded a 4" diameter plate on the end so that didnt happen again.

    Mike
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    I made one for my 11' jonboat by hanging piece
    of 3/8 chain in the center of a 3lb. coffee can
    then filling same with cement. I suppose all one
    would need for a canoe would be a smaller can
    of some description...could actually have a few
    different sizes for not a ton of money.

    About 2 links of the chain above the level of the
    filled can are enough to tye a line to. Drop the can,
    drift a few feet away, tug till the can tips over and
    there you go. Never had any trouble staying put on
    Fall River in NOCA and the current there is pretty
    strong in some places I'd anchor.

    Cheers,

    MontanaMoose
    Last edited by MontanaMoose; 04-04-2009 at 04:55 AM.

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    Be careful shorthaul if that plate sinks into the clay/muck it could be even harder to get out...the disc I mention below has given me concerns at times...

    I've done the the sand and/or rock ideas mentioned but you know they aren't always available.

    I currently am using on my float tube... a disc exercise weight...somehow they tend to be around my house unused...been thinking of a dumb bell as mentioned above...

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    "...been thinking of a dumb bell as mentioned above..."
    I don't usually like getting wet in the winter.....summer's OK.
    We use a hunk of large chain for one end and a hunk of steel for the other end. The chain is our primary anchor and with it we can adjust drag if the situation requires drift.
    ,,,,lee s.

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