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whale tauk posted 08-16-2004 12:22 PM ET (US)
Forgot to add pictures-
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ktcusa/album?.dir=/5bd9
First, credit for this must go directly to Chuck as he's the one that came up with it in the first place. I think his Montauk is pre 2002 and has a larger bow locker. The 5 gallon bucket I used fits with the lid on if you grind down the 1/8" ridge on the bottom of the bucket. It holds 300'of 3/8 rode and 6' of chain. The fit is close and the anchor locker latches. The anchor is a Danforth 5H. There is now bit more room for other stuff. The padding I added is 5/8" pipe insulation. So his great idea works on a 170 as well!
whale tauk

Holy Cow posted 08-16-2004 09:05 PM ET (US)
I mounted my #13 Anchor off the front Rail and used a Boaters World SS Clamp at bottom of yoke at the back of walk around front bow area! The line and 6 foot chain lay into the front locker and there is plenty of space for other items. When I need the anchor a squezee snap clasp releases the yoke of the Anchor and the Shoe at the base slides up and forward and out away from rail to make a quick entrance into the water below! I love this set up. It gives Ole Bet. Kim's Revenge a much more "I mean Business" Look! H. C.
Holy Cow posted 08-24-2004 07:21 AM ET (US)
Whale Tauk! How'd the front bow anchor set up work out for ya? HC
Holy Cow posted 08-24-2004 07:24 AM ET (US)
I put the #13 anchor on the bow rail and she is stout looking! Will be in Manasquan, NJ to show her off on the 4th of Sept. "Bet Kim's Revenge" HC
whale tauk posted 08-24-2004 06:34 PM ET (US)
Well, I mounted it on the rail like you did before Saturday morning's fishing run. We went out to the Coronado Islands off Mexico and caught five Yellowtail, a Barracuda, a Sculpin, and a Bonita that was eaten in half by a seal before we could get it gaffed. The whole time we just drift fished-never dropped anchor once!
Not taking anything away from your settup, I just like mine stowed since I don't use it that much.
whale tauk
Holy Cow posted 08-25-2004 08:02 AM ET (US)
Did you put the Boaters World SS Cleat at the bottom side of the rode/yoke just before the chain enters into the locker? With the rail shoe and cleat the #9 or #13 anchor will sit secure in any sea. HC
whale tauk posted 08-25-2004 11:42 AM ET (US)
Holy smokes Holy Cow! Did you read this part?
"Not taking anything away from your settup, I just like mine stowed since I don't use it that much."
I'm happy you like your anchor hanging from your bow rail, I prefer mine free of obstructions.

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Author	Topic: Montauk 170 Anchor Stowage
whale tauk	posted 08-16-2004 12:22 PM ET (US) Forgot to add pictures- http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ktcusa/album?.dir=/5bd9 First, credit for this must go directly to Chuck as he's the one that came up with it in the first place. I think his Montauk is pre 2002 and has a larger bow locker. The 5 gallon bucket I used fits with the lid on if you grind down the 1/8" ridge on the bottom of the bucket. It holds 300'of 3/8 rode and 6' of chain. The fit is close and the anchor locker latches. The anchor is a Danforth 5H. There is now bit more room for other stuff. The padding I added is 5/8" pipe insulation. So his great idea works on a 170 as well! whale tauk
Holy Cow	posted 08-16-2004 09:05 PM ET (US) I mounted my #13 Anchor off the front Rail and used a Boaters World SS Clamp at bottom of yoke at the back of walk around front bow area! The line and 6 foot chain lay into the front locker and there is plenty of space for other items. When I need the anchor a squezee snap clasp releases the yoke of the Anchor and the Shoe at the base slides up and forward and out away from rail to make a quick entrance into the water below! I love this set up. It gives Ole Bet. Kim's Revenge a much more "I mean Business" Look! H. C.
Holy Cow	posted 08-24-2004 07:21 AM ET (US) Whale Tauk! How'd the front bow anchor set up work out for ya? HC
Holy Cow	posted 08-24-2004 07:24 AM ET (US) I put the #13 anchor on the bow rail and she is stout looking! Will be in Manasquan, NJ to show her off on the 4th of Sept. "Bet Kim's Revenge" HC
whale tauk	posted 08-24-2004 06:34 PM ET (US) Well, I mounted it on the rail like you did before Saturday morning's fishing run. We went out to the Coronado Islands off Mexico and caught five Yellowtail, a Barracuda, a Sculpin, and a Bonita that was eaten in half by a seal before we could get it gaffed. The whole time we just drift fished-never dropped anchor once! Not taking anything away from your settup, I just like mine stowed since I don't use it that much. whale tauk
Holy Cow	posted 08-25-2004 08:02 AM ET (US) Did you put the Boaters World SS Cleat at the bottom side of the rode/yoke just before the chain enters into the locker? With the rail shoe and cleat the #9 or #13 anchor will sit secure in any sea. HC
whale tauk	posted 08-25-2004 11:42 AM ET (US) Holy smokes Holy Cow! Did you read this part? "Not taking anything away from your settup, I just like mine stowed since I don't use it that much." I'm happy you like your anchor hanging from your bow rail, I prefer mine free of obstructions.