Just want to double check.. (anchoring)

[fearthisinc]

I just want to double check.. I think since I have owned the boat I have only dropped the anchor once.. most of the time I am just cruising.. but now i am wondering.. It is ok to anchor the boat at the bow eyelet correct? the anchor I have has a metal clip on the end of the rope that the last time I was out I just attached to the bow eyelet.. I was reading up on it because tomorrow i plan on spending most of the day out on the water and my girl already mentioned wanting to lay out on the back to tan and i figured i would do some fishing.. Just want to make sure its safe to attach the anchor at this point.. thanks

 

[RFoster130]

Yep, I do it all the time. I usually just use one of the front cleats though so I don't have to lean over the front.

 

[timeman]

I use my front cleats, easier to access. Make sure to pay out enough anchor line, if you're in wind or current, drop apx 3 times the depth. That should insure you won't drag into trouble...