On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:44:37 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

I might just try this (not single-handed the first time). Of course, it
might make a mess with the mud. I guess I'm being picky.

Rule makes a 3600 gpm bilge pump. I figure I could plumb one to a
couple of transom nozzles and have a couple of miles worth of
emergency propulsion for my 22 ft fish/ski. You also plumb it to a
hose at the bow, to wash off the anchor and rode. I used to use a 20
pound or so Danforth with a fifty foot rode to anchor in 20 ft, mud
bottom. I always buried it with the engine. Adequate for a 12 foot
duckboat. Also used it with a jet runabout. No cleats, you tied to to
the lifting eye, there were chocks. Same line also served as the dock
line. One foot of 3/8 line per year, for two boats. Cheap.

Casady