I would like to know if this is a valid option to use a bow mounted
electric trolling motor to assist in anchoring single-handedly.

I think I can lower the anchor single-handedly by simply letting the
boat to drift while releasing anchor rope until the anchor set
properly. But I have a feeling that I need some help when I need to
raise the anchor single-handedly. I am wondering if a bow mounted
trolling motor may help me to position the boat at the correct angle
in order to pull the anchor loose. Then all the boat-positioning and
anchor-pulling will be performed right at the bow, instead of going
back and fro between the bow and the helm. If this really helps, I
can add this as one of the justification to purchase a bow mounted
electric trolling motor (in addition to use it for fishing and for
backup).

I appreciate if someone can share his experience in using a bow-
mounted trolling motor to assist in anchoring.

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan

On 16 Mar 2007 13:00:51 -0700, "
wrote:

I appreciate if someone can share his experience in using a bow-
mounted trolling motor to assist in anchoring.

Works fine - do it all the time.

Unless you need to unstick the anchor in which case you need to
manuever with your main engine.

On Mar 16, 4:10 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 16 Mar 2007 13:00:51 -0700, "

wrote:
I appreciate if someone can share his experience in using a bow-
mounted trolling motor to assist in anchoring.

Works fine - do it all the time.

Unless you need to unstick the anchor in which case you need to
manuever with your main engine.

Thanks for everyone who has replied to my post.

Seem like I can use a bow-mounted electric trolling motor to assist in
retrieving an anchor. I can add this to one of the reason why I
should get an electric trolling motor.

No, I am not using it to unstuck an anchor. I simply use it to
position the boat at the correct angle relatively to the anchor (while
I am rolling up the anchor line); then I can pull the anchor up
relatively easily.

Thanks again for all the replies.

Jay Chan

wrote:
I would like to know if this is a valid option to use a bow mounted
electric trolling motor to assist in anchoring single-handedly.

I think I can lower the anchor single-handedly by simply letting the
boat to drift while releasing anchor rope until the anchor set
properly. But I have a feeling that I need some help when I need to
raise the anchor single-handedly. I am wondering if a bow mounted
trolling motor may help me to position the boat at the correct angle
in order to pull the anchor loose. Then all the boat-positioning and
anchor-pulling will be performed right at the bow, instead of going
back and fro between the bow and the helm. If this really helps, I
can add this as one of the justification to purchase a bow mounted
electric trolling motor (in addition to use it for fishing and for
backup).

I appreciate if someone can share his experience in using a bow-
mounted trolling motor to assist in anchoring.

Thanks in advance.

Jay Chan


Depends on the wind, the current, and how each impact your boat when it
is anchored. On a small boat, without too much current, sure. I've seen
it done in ICW channels and I'm sure some lake boaters do it, too.

jaykchan wrote:
If this really helps, I
can add this as one of the justification to purchase a bow mounted
electric trolling motor

Frankly, the trolling motor will probably be a lot easier to justify
than the boat itself. But for anchoring?.... that'd be kinda weak.
Seems to me there could be a better arguement that it'd just get in
the way.

I'm assuming we're talking about a bass boat here. Not a sailboat or
power cruiser. A trolling motor would look a bit silly on one of
those.

Anyhow, I vote you just go get the trolling motor if you'd like one.
Nobody... especially your wife.... is gonna go for the anchoring
thing.

Rick ----- haven't had to justify boat stuff since the divorce 20
years ago.