I use a float anka yanka, just move in the opposite direction to what your
anhor is and it puls it vertically and forward/backwards.

Alan

"NOYB" wrote in message
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One thing I can advise you *NOT* to do (especially in smaller open boats
with low-profile transoms):

Do NOT tie the rope to a rear cleat, and with slack in the line, drive
forward until the rope is tight.

The boat will stop. The rope will act like a rubber band, and you'll be
pulled backwards. The following sea will keep going, however...and go
right
over your transom.

Thankfully, I learned this valuable lesson in a Boston Whaler...a great
boat
for protecting captains from their own stupidity.





"Diver1055" wrote in message
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Hi,

I just just bought another boat which has a windlass. My previous boats
did
not have a windlass so I used grapling hook anchors which where very
easy
to
unjam. Now with the dansforth anchor it is tougher when they get stuck,
and
the windlass isn't strong enough to break it free.. So I am wondering
what is
the best way to unhook the anchors when they get stuck

Thanks
Rick