I want to use when anchored to keep wind from swinging stern around will be in river on a 38 ft boat any idea of size i may need
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You will need something significantly bigger than these. I use them in a canoe and wish I went a little bigger.
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Get the 2 - 24" you will be surprised how well they work I use them all the time love em made well
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I bought these for a 16 foot boat while drifting in wind. Using one or two in the current may keep you steady but I would probably opt for a larger size. my experience is limited to 16 to 20 foot boats.
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I have a 10lb Mushroom Anchor for my two-man inflatable fishing boat and it works quite well. I would guess that a 15lb would be adequate for a row boat.
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I anchored mine for that exact reason. Lots of wind in stl. I was able to anchor to the house using chain and eye bolts into a 2x10 and I had 6x6 wood posts set in cement off the corners 9 ft high. I did that for other reasons but it works great. I would recommend anchoring all 4 corners in some way. Great product, btw
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Call the company directly and they will tell you which one to order. They are super helpful! We replaced ours and it holds up to -30 and 20-30 mph winds in Minot, ND! Buy with confidence.
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A 10# mushroom anchor should be more than enough unless used in high wind conditions. Even a 5# weight would suffice in non wind and non current conditions.
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not sure of length but too short for my application with 5 foot beam of boat
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You find three places as close to straight out from of the three ends that the ropes will reach with enough left to tie SECURELY !!!! And make sure the places you tie to can take a LOT I repeat a LOT of pulling weight. You are putting up a "sail" and it would move a small boat if you get big winds.If you need more clarity, ask me , Vern The other answer was good for detail,
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Kenneth-I am using my drift anchors on a 16 foot boat. I am not sure what size you might need for a bigger boat. I would imagine it depends on the type of lake and conditions you encounter. I "googled" for information before I purchased mine so that might be a good source. Sorry I cannot be of more help.Bob Watson
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I installed Attwood SS Flush-Mount zero degree rod holders on my boat - not to hold fishing rods but a "Boarding Pole" to assist in getting in and out of my cuddly cruiser. The area needed to fasten these in place on each side of my swim platform was 4 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide.
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Ok I just went out and looked at then D rings, they look strong enough to hold a 5lb. anchor and will hold you and the float tube in a brisk wind. I should get an anchor myself as I had a couple of issues last season on our lake where I had to peddle fairly hard against a breeze to get back to shore. I'm considering a small extended propeller I can operate with and battery powered drill. On the main bladder question. I used my compressor and blower attachment with the rubber tip. Pressed it in to the valve stem and pressed the release and blew it up in seconds. The compressor was at 75lbs. I hope this helps. Ok I just went out and looked at then D rings, they look strong enough to hold a 5lb. anchor and will hold you and the float tube in a brisk wind. I should get an anchor myself as I had a couple of issues last season on our lake where I had to peddle fairly hard against a breeze to get back to shore. I'm considering a small extended propeller I can operate with and battery powered drill. On the main bladder question. I used my compressor and blower attachment with the rubber tip. Pressed it in to the valve stem and pressed the release and blew it up in seconds. The compressor was at 75lbs.... » Read More Ok I just went out and looked at then D rings, they look strong enough to hold a 5lb. anchor and will hold you and the float tube in a brisk wind. I should get an anchor myself as I had a couple of issues last season on our lake where I had to peddle fairly hard against a breeze to get back to shore. I'm considering a small extended propeller I can operate with and battery powered drill. On the main bladder question. I used my compressor and blower attachment with the rubber tip. Pressed it in to the valve stem and pressed the release and blew it up in seconds. The compressor was at 75lbs. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Air gauge won't work on these due to the twist valve. I just go by feel . You'll need to adjust depending on water temp and heat of sun. Its no problem though. I love my boat.very stable...quick set to set up and break down.. its awesone for floating the river. Although its not recommended in the instruction manual. I only recommend securing the seat because if it slides back while on the water its almost impossible to fix. And a non level boat is difficult to row. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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If you are throwing the anchor out off the bow, make sure it doesn't land sideways. My boat is 23.5 ft. and weighs over 4000 lbs and the anchor when used properly holds really well.
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I use a bungee to anchor mine when it gets windy. Living in fl we get oceanbreezy but I don't think this would work for you.
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At least 12 ' I don't have boat close to me to check exactly....hope this helps
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I'm not a 100% as to the answer to your question. You may want to contact the manufacture, or search Amazon for a more suitable item for your boat requirements.
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The post need to be strong enough to tension the sail to 150 lbs on each corner. Wood should be 6x6. There are many good guides on mounting sails on the web.
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I've got a Minn Kota 40lb. thrust on mine which has been adequate in an open water area so far. It might be nice to have a little more thrust but larger is heavier and uses more battery power. You really need to weigh out the positives and negatives and then apply that to the situations you will be boating in most of the time. There are other good answers here to help you with that.