Gene Kearns wrote:

Jay,

(1) Buy the trolling motor.... you deserve it....

(2) but don't expect the trolling motor to be any great help in
weighing anchor.

If you feel that you need help getting the anchor un-stuck from the
bottom, I suggest this appurtenance.....

http://www.imakerope.com/products.asp?catid=694

.... which can be bought whole or in part at most boating stores.


Here's another...

http://www.ironwoodpacific.com/produ...anchorlift.htm

and some advise on usage...

http://www.nwfish.com/Sturgeon/ancho...t_handling.htm