May 24 2008
Home-built front anchor
Well, almost ;^)
Just need a cleat or something to secure the anchor rope, but using some bits and pieces I had in the garage, I was able to put what I think should be a very functional front anchor. Some wing nuts, a couple bolts, a number of washers, and a small section of PVC pipe to act as a roller for the anchor rope, all mounted to a 4 foot section of galvanized pipe that fits nicely into the front end of the pontoon boat frame, just ahead of the left foot rest.
I hope to find a mounting clip similar to those that are used to put the frame together, so that I won’t need to use any tools at all – the wing nuts help, but need to use a standard screwdriver to get it tightened well. It might be a good idea to spray paint the anchor mast as well to prevent any rust.
