Comments on: What Anchor Size Do I Need for My Pontoon Boat? Sizes Compared https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/ Outdoor Discovery Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:29:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: NauticalNick https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006416 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:06:02 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006416 In reply to SaltyDog123.

You might’ve gotten away with that back in the day, but times have changed. Correct anchor sizing can save a lot of hassle and danger. It’s not about complication, it’s about safety and convenience.

]]> By: CaptainClueless https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006418 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:06:02 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006418 so if the boat is bigger, you need a bigger anchor, right? but what if the water is deeper, do you need a deeper anchor? kinda confused how this works, anyone got an anchor for my brain? haha

]]> By: LakesideLou https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006417 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:45:00 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006417 Was wondering about the anchor winches mentioned. Do they really make a big difference for casual boaters like myself? Seems like a lot of extra work to install.

]]> By: SaltyDog123 https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006415 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:52:53 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006415 anchors and their sizes, eh? seems like another way to make simple things complicated. In my day, we just threw whatever was heavy enough overboard and called it good.

]]> By: Trent_the_Tinker https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006414 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:25:11 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006414 Really digging the idea of an anchor winch after reading your piece, Jonathan Holmes. Makes sense for someone like me who’s always tweaking things on the boat. Cheers for the insight!

]]> By: SkipperDan https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006413 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:07:27 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006413 It’s crucial to match your anchor size with the boat size and local conditions. Seen too many driftaways due to undersized anchors. Good on you, Jonathan Holmes, for emphasizing this point.

]]> By: Jenny_fromtheblock https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006412 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:41:08 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006412 interesting read on anchor types. i just use whatever came with the boat. never thought much about it.

]]> By: OldManRiver https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006411 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:07:38 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006411 So you’re saying my ancient mushroom anchor isn’t cutting it anymore? Guess it’s time to join the modern world with these fancy anchors you’re preaching about. Who knew boats needed so much babysitting.

]]> By: Becky94 https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006410 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:15:56 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006410 Loved the section about anchor types! Had no clue there were so many. Going for a box anchor for my upcoming lake adventures, sounds just right for my needs. Thanks for breaking it down, Jonathan Holmes!

]]> By: Marvin_theSailor https://pioneersurvival.com/what-anchor-size-do-i-need-for-my-pontoon-boat/#comment-3006409 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:57:52 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=11016588#comment-3006409 hey Jonathan Holmes, was reading ur piece on what size anchor for my boat. i got a 22ft pontoon and not sure if i should go big or not? don’t wanna drag anchor or nothing. whats your take?

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