jf210mpd wrote:
I don't like to beach my boat. I would drop anchor and then drag a stern line to the beach and spike it in the sand or tie off on a tree/rock. Be careful though, there are lots of submerged trees in some areas, as I found out anchoring in a cove to cook up breakfast. I was unable to get it unhooked and had to cut us free. Hey, I got a pretty new anchor now! Norris is also very deep compared to what is around here. Make sure you have enough anchor line to give you the right ratio. 175' deep is common, 50' or so in coves. We did anchor out with four other boats during the day and the float barely moved is was so calm. Just pick a pretty spot, relax, and you'll be fine. Enjoy!
Thanks for the info, I will have to buy more anchor line, I think mine is only about 50-75 ft long as I had to cut it last year when it somehow got wrapped around my prop. I know what you mean about the anchor, new or old, if you had to cut it thats irritating. No one wants to buy a new anchor. I never thought about anchoring the front and tying the back to a rock or something. I'll probably end up doing that. I'm just nervouse I'm going to come loose and drift into something. But I guess Ill just have to experience it and see how everything goes.