Hi: I installed the bow mounted anchormate mate and LOVE IT. I could
have bought, a electric outfit, but found, most outside electrical stuff on
boats fail early in their ,life time, thus I went with the manual operation.
The anchormate, raises my 18lb anchor easy, and quietly you turn a knob
and the anchor goes down quickly or slowly depending on you, using the knob
as a brake for speed. The good part is no more mud in the boat, no more
loose line on the floor of the boat. In the past, I had $600 downriggers
that got water in them, and that was that.

"Smith K. John" wrote in message
le.rogers.com...
I have a 15' basic boat (doesn't come with floor, only benches like the
rental one), wondering if it is good idea to install an Anchormate or
MinnKota elec winch? the problem is I don't know where to put it as my
boat
doesn't come with any flat ply wood.. any suggestions?

Also, I read an article saying most people would put the anchor at the
bow,
is it possible to install it at the back?

Thanks for help.