How To Retrieve a Stuck Boat Anchor, Crooked PilotHouse Boat

[@VIPReefAquariums]

Been using that system for a couple of years now and it works beautifully! I got tired of losing anchors LOL

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes that is a great method to not lose anchors especially when they cost $120 and plus

[@steveleston1848]

I like the swival never sean that before got a link? I drill the hole in my danforth. the platform is referred to as pulpit maybe one day I get the windless. good video.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@steveleston1848 the windlass is awesome cap. I really like mine and I don't have a link for thet part the video was done a long time ago cap

[@marksumner6960]

When you rig the anchor like that it will side load your swivel. The swivel was never designed to be pulled sideways and will possibly get damaged. When rigging for the reef use a regular shackle, and save your swivel for when the chain is rigged to the anchor's shank.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Mark that is a great suggestion and you're right is better a regular shackle

[@alexanderrozenberg1542]

@@OutOnTheReef What size of shackle do you suggest for the same 22lb anchor as on video?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@alexanderrozenberg1542 8 to 10 ft chain and use the swivel did I use if you can which is really good

[@alexanderrozenberg1542]

@@OutOnTheReef Bit confused. Answering Mark you wrote: "you're right is better a regular shackle". And now you still suggest swivel?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@alexanderrozenberg1542 a swivel if you're not using a tie rap

[@easter543]

I use 2 short chains and swivel in the middle instead of 1 long chain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

That is a great idea also to help the swivel

[@captainrick9379]

Great info...... I always break my anchor free by hand and then use windless to retrieve. thanks for sharing!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Cap.

[@victorjack7180]

Thank you for the information you always do a great job on explaining everything you do with all your projects

[@OutOnTheReef]

It's my pleasure Captain thank you for watching

[@debraerickson5986]

Happy Easter and thank you for all of the work you do to educate us boat owners. I have learned alot. My confidence has improved. Thank you .

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you for watching, it is my pleasure to help others just like other has helped me Navigate Safe.

[@C2Sky1]

Interesting strategy - I've never heard of that. Only concern is that you're relying on the zip tie to hold your boat. If the zip tie breaks unexpectedly you could pop your anchor and your boat could end up on the rocks. Another option is to rig a separate trip line/buoy to the eye at the front of the anchor.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I usually only do this when I'm fishing and when I'm anchor to sleep at night I don't use the zip tie but I understand what you saying it makes sense

[@paulharrison3337]

Dangerous setup if wind or tide changes. Better to attach an anchor marker buoy/retrieval line to the eye at the anchor crown

[@koalajs]

Bob Lee does anchor ! Excellent

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks cap.👍

[@squirrellysquirrels1167]

What I'm wondering is would it be better the way you show, or a separate like on the back? Would gain the benefit of seeing where the anchor is. Also being able to pull yourself down if you need to check how it's set. A draw back is if you don't have enough line the tide could lift the anchor out.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Very good points captain. But now i'm using a minkota instead of the anchor for fishing

[@iansaunders8694]

I have been using that method for 35 years. But not with a zip tie to litter the reef. I use a cotton shoe lace.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome idea cap

[@SDJ7044]

Capitan. Thank you for that great tip. Place order today through your Amazon link. Thanks brother. Be safe God bless.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Good morning Saul you are going to love that anchor is one of my favorite right now and thank you so much for using my link so I can get a commission I really appreciate it captain👍👍🤙⚓🏖

[@terryg3921]

Great information. I did not know about the swivel. Thanks for the information.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Terry thank you for watching

[@rolandvance6663]

💯 as always was looking for a good anchor and how to set it u to not lose it

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome captain I'm glad you liked the video thanks for watching

[@emilioortiz8553]

The correct way is attaching a length of chain, lets say 2 ft with a shackle to the front hole, then ziptie it to the tip hole, then attach the swivel to the end of that 2 ft of chain, that way swivel will work all the time and no risk of side loading the swivel

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for your awesome suggestion captain

[@jacemiller2593]

What is a shain.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Thank you so much. 🙏💝

[@OutOnTheReef]

You are so welcome

[@Grady252]

I have tried this and for me, it is very difficult when retrieving the anchor since as it comes over the roller on the pulpit, it will break the zip tie or jam since the anchor shank is not smooth with the chain and there is too much separation there. The only way to get around this is to manually pull up over the roller. I guess for the type of anchoring you do in a harbor in shallow water without waves, it is not an issue, but when anchoring out at sea in 3' or better seas, it is hard and dangerous to stand out on the end of the pulpit and try to manage the anchor. I finally gave up the zip tie method. However, I guess once I lose my anchor and the anchor ball retrieval does not work to get it back, then I might have to go back to the zip tie method and try to work with it.

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes it has happened to me too cap thanks for you user feedback Robert

[@Grady252]

@@OutOnTheReef Would be really cool if someone can design a snap on cap that would integrate together the chain with anchor shank so it would come over the roller, but allow it to break free but stay connected to the anchor. Someone out there can make some $$ on this idea....lol.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Grady252 yes that will be an awesome invention I hope somebody will come up with it captain so that way we can buy it

[@christophercutler8047]

Always have mask and fins on board and can go under and release (40 feet or less if you are good free diver) and water is warm

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks cap.👍⚓️⚓️

[@malcolmyoungacdc]

Great video. Sorry, you probably get this question a lot... what is the make and model of your boat. It looks superb!

[@OutOnTheReef]

It's one of a kind only 1 built this way captain is a crooked pilot house

[@malcolmyoungacdc]

@@OutOnTheReef Thanks.

[@achosenman9376]

The zip tie method is good for short term stays. For anything else, rig a separate tripping line with a buoy. The other point I’d mention is the swivel has no strength laterally. The swivels rated working load is for a straight pull only. If you attach a few links of chain to the anchor, then attach the swivel to that, then the rest of the chain to the swivel, you won’t put any lateral loading on the two side tabs. When swivels fail, it’s normally the side tabs that go.

[@teamspinningballyhoo904]

Good video! I nearly lost an anchor before learning about this method. What pound zip ties do you use compared to the anchor? i.e. for a 40lb anchor you would use... for a 70lb anchor you would use?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Not 100% sure for a bigger anchor but the heavier the anchor the bigger you need to use your sip tie because you have a heavier load you got to see what's your Breaking Point

[@ulisesvarelasr8105]

Capitán saludos, donde compraste esa ancla ? Me fije que dice life time guarantee y Los que you estoy miranda no son lifetime, gracias.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I place the link in the description below saludos cap

[@petew8828]

Do you attach the chain back to the other hole when bringing up to seat anchor into it’s hold?

[@OutOnTheReef]

no i need to do that cap.

[@tunedbyhms]

Saludo si puedes usa dos zip ties uno para el ancla y el otro para sujetar el zip ties que se partiría para que no lo dejes en fondo del mar y ayudas al ambiente marino, solo un concejo Gracias!!! Me gustan sus videos...

[@OutOnTheReef]

Tremenda sugerencia gracia Cap. Mejor para el anbiente

[@plasaola]

Saludos capitan , quiero una recomendación tu ya ,mi boats es de 215 mako con cabina y quiero ponerle un motor en el anchor pero no se cuanto de lo puedo poner ,me he fijado el que tu tienes pero no se de cuantas libras o como es el asunto , saludos grasias por la molestia.

[@OutOnTheReef]

saludos cap. no se el modelo pero estoy seguro que en website de ellos tienen recomendaciones

[@polstery]

Is that anchor bent better have a long drawn out fight with delta

[@OutOnTheReef]

I like the way is to sign it works really good

[@michealhunter1977]

Worried about littering the icen when you lose your anchor (that will eventually rust away) but you're happy to drop plastic (non-perishable) zip ties all over the ocean floor!

[@OutOnTheReef]

men that is a great point thanks for sharing cap.

[@williammitchell6065]

great info on this and the comments below, i will be changing my setup

[@OutOnTheReef]

thank you for watching william

[@MrGeoffMorgan]

Excellent video - as always

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Geoff

[@alexanderrozenberg1542]

Thank you for your great video. You suggest 75lb tension force zip tie. Do you think it will be enough?

[@OutOnTheReef]

If you want you can use 100 lb or double looped cap

[@alexanderrozenberg1542]

@@OutOnTheReef Thank you. What is your opinion? 75lb would be quite enough?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@alexanderrozenberg1542 I think it a hundred pounds is a good choice. Try it and if you see that you need to have a bigger sit tight change to a bigger one but I think a hundred is good

[@alexanderrozenberg1542]

Thank you.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@alexanderrozenberg1542 anytime cap👍👍

[@fyrftr521]

One big problem with this set up which I do with a wreck anchor is the rode is made up of chain. If your chain is hung up too in the rocks you will not be able to break the zip tie. If you are going to be in a rocky area use a wreck anchor without a chain rode or have a rope rode dedicated this type set up.

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's a great suggestion Scott and you're right if the chain gets wrapped around a coral or a rock you going to have some problems thanks for your great suggestion

[@dude999642]

And because you won't have the holding-power benefit of all that heavy chain, you might need a heavier anchor than you would otherwise need.

[@DanGoodBBQ]

Cool tip, thank you for sharing!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Dan thank you for watching

[@luckyale58]

Hello Captain sitting here trying to figure out what size anchor 14 or 22 is the one you used ??? what size chain 1/4 or 5/16 you used ? I am buying on amazon but NEED your ANSWER

[@OutOnTheReef]

The 14 lb anchor is Good from 20f to 35ft boat and the chain i use is 1/4 15 feet long cap.

[@luckyale58]

@@OutOnTheReef THANK U Capt

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@luckyale58 anytime Co-Cap😉👍👍⚓

[@yangthao8772]

How about using a second swivel so no need to switch when anchoring on the beach?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thats a great idea to Cap. Thanks

[@mikeross6294]

Thanks for the great tip.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Cap.

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

yo tengo ese mismo ancla con 30 pies de cadena de stainless steel buen ancla se entierra rapido.....

[@joedasilva8887]

How many feet of chain do you have 10,15, or 20?

[@OutOnTheReef]

I think it's about 15 ft Joe

[@eduardoperez4480]

Cuantos kilo es tu ancla

[@OutOnTheReef]

14 libra no se en kilos Saludos Cap.🖐🏝⚓

[@ianwagner4186]

Yes that is how you rig a break away anchor but you didn't explain that certain zip ties are to week plus your swivel becomes useless when done like this swivel needs to be on other side of zip tie

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Cap.

[@cordelmar]

Buena Idea.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Gracias capitan 👍👍

[@PizzaLov3r]

Great way to pollute the ocean with more plastic. Great concept, but not a great way to execute.

[@OutOnTheReef]

In the past I had to leave the anchor the chain the Rope behind and the ocean bed I think a sip tie is a better trade-off than a whole anchor set with full rope left behind what do you think?

[@PizzaLov3r]

@@OutOnTheReef I'd rather use this product which is far better..... catchnrelease.com.au/

[@joelscookingandcrazyadvent6173]

Q paso con el mantor anchor??

[@OutOnTheReef]

Esta travaja mejor con el windlass La Mantus travaja bien tambien pero esta me gusta mas. Saludos Cap.

[@BRuas9080]

I’m shocked that someone is suggesting using this technique for anchoring. It’s dangerous to anchor this way. If the wind is calm and the sea is tranquil, it will work. But in that situation, even a rock could be used as an anchor. In stressful conditions, however, this seal could break, and all of a sudden, the boat could literally lose its anchoring capacity. Imagine your worst nightmare: a strong seabed with the boat doing a 180° over the anchor. Boom… in minutes, we’ll have a boat drifting, dragging a useless piece of iron across the seabed. Not to mention that the swivel loses all functionality with this setup.

[@OutOnTheReef]

great points cap thank you for sharing it

[@therealsebman]

Why don't you put a rope to the front? Isn't that what the hole was for in the first place?

[@OutOnTheReef]

the small hole in the front is for that porpoise

[@erinbiggers7709]

Wow never thought of that

[@OutOnTheReef]

Is a great design Erin And you can do this with a lot of type of brands of anchor

[@Muskieangler]

Someone should make a reusable breaker for this where you can set the strength.

[@OutOnTheReef]

that is a great suggestion cap. thanks👍👍⚓⚓

[@brendaroberts821]

Someone does now, with a break away pin. It is called Anchor Saver.

[@Muskieangler]

@@brendaroberts821 Cool, thanks!

[@QuePsiPhi]

Damn thats smart. And I dont even own a boat!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol thanks buddy

[@stevenrusan1772]

Or you could change to a reef anchor to anchor on a reef, and not add to the plastic that’s destroying the oceans

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Cap.

[@dude999642]

You can also tie up 1 (or 2, or 3, etc. - how ever many you need, depending upon the strength needed) biodegradable type of rope/heavy-string. That guy from Sitka has a video where that's exactly what he does. I'm not sure what type of rope would work exactly, though - need to experiment, and see what is biodegradable vs. not. Those ties would need to be replaced ever "x" number of years.

[@ratfinkron5793]

cool i did the same

[@OutOnTheReef]

And how does it work for you captain

[@bayardtaylor4704]

That’s. One damm crooked pilot house

[@akseakayaker]

This is an absolutely stupid idea. The guy doesn’t want to loose his anchor but when the zip tie prematurely fails your anchor trips, your boat drags anchor and you loose you boat on the reef. That hole is NOT for what he is claiming, the hole is to attach a floating line and float to show anchor location and you pull this second line if the anchor is hung up. Your anchor chain should ONLY be secured to the designed hole at the end of the anchor stock. I do this for a living professionally. DONT follow this mans advice.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@akseakayaker is true some other boaters use that hole for some other uses but I used it to retrieve mine cap ,eveone does what works for them and if it doesn't work for you , sorry cap.😁👍👍⚓️

[@akseakayaker]

@@OutOnTheReef I just don’t want folks to get the idea that this is a safe technique. Anchors are indeed expensive and the can get hung up but there are other methods to effectively free your anchor without compromising the design integrity.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@akseakayaker thanks cap For your comment 👍

[@mymonster156]

Worse advice I have ever seen. Attaching a stainless swivel like that to an anchor without a shackle is profoundly dangerous. Don't do it.

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks for your suggestion cap and for watching 👍

[@PeterFäs-j4q]

Sorry, but that's the worst advice I ever heard. Seems this skipper was never before anchoring in real conditions. If you attache your anchor this way, you risk to loose your entire boat instead of maybe the anchor only.

[@OutOnTheReef]

this modification cap is only for fishing in rock areas not for overnighters

[@PeterFäs-j4q]

Okay, fair point.

[@bayardtaylor4704]

300. Dollar swivel

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol yes vere expensive

[@niniengineering]

And that is the way how the plastic junk comes to the oceans!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Is better a small sip tie than an anchor 15 ft chain and 100 ft of rope in the bottom of the ocean would you think. Which one you prefer Cap.?

[@christophercatalano8541]

I’m with nini. The anchor will eventually rust away and a fish isn’t going to eat it. It will actually become a home for a crustacean or other ocean life. I’d rather the anchor be there than the plastic. There’s other ways to retrieve stuck anchors. I’m not discrediting your meathod, it’s another tool for the tool box, but I personally would prefer other methods. Good video though👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@christophercatalano8541 thanks cap for your valuable information

[@Grady252]

You can zip tie the breakaway zip tie so that it will be retrieved and discarded correctly.

[@dude999642]

Thin biodegradable rope/heavy-string can be used, instead. Maybe tie up more than one, to give it enough strength.