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Just got a Skookum toon', and could use some seasoned veteran's advice on setting up the anchor for the least amount of hassle. I have taken it out a few times, and the boat handles fantastic, but the anchor system leaves a bit to be desired. My question is if anyone out there has had a steelheader, or similar boat, and replaced the rope ratchet with a cleat, or any other tips or tricks to getting this dialed in. Any advice?   «Edited: January 25, 2009, 12:55:35 AM by Barbless » |
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« Reply #1: January 25, 2009, 05:28:06 PM » |
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Joe has the exact boat in grey but I never took the time to check out his anchor setup... but all I seem to hear is him bitchen about it.  |
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« Reply #2: January 25, 2009, 06:04:29 PM » |
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Check Out Leelock anchor systems. I'm not sure if they have what you are looking for, but they specalize in Anchor systems so I figured it might be worth a try. http://www.leelockas.com/FireFish... |
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« Reply #3: January 25, 2009, 09:57:10 PM » |
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Leelock systems are pretty sweet, but I don't think they would adapt to pontoon life very well. If I still had a drift boat, I would probably have one though.
Thanks for the link FF!
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« Reply #4: January 25, 2009, 11:32:55 PM » |
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Nice ride dude,.......I'm jealous.
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« Reply #5: January 26, 2009, 02:35:26 PM » |
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I have the 12 foot Skookum Steelheader II Guide Model...ditch the rachet, and put in a cleat and a regular side anchor system, just like on a driftboat.
Works like a charm.
Let me know if you want some pics of how to set it up.
Fish on...
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« Reply #6: January 26, 2009, 05:30:39 PM » |
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.....Let me know if you want some pics of how to set it up.
You have mail Todd  |
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« Reply #7: January 26, 2009, 10:37:56 PM » |
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I'll try and take some pics of my setup tomorrow and get them posted up here...
Fish on...
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« Reply #8: January 31, 2009, 10:51:40 AM » |
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Barbless...it looks like your setup is almost there, the only thing you really need to do is ditch the ratchet, put a regular pulley in its place, and then add a cleat... View from the aft end showing everything:  View from the side showing where you need to add your cleat and pulley...  And view from the front showing the whole shebang:  Fish on... Todd |
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« Reply #9: January 31, 2009, 11:18:34 AM » |
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Thanks for the pics Todd!
Only one question: How is the cleat attached to the frame; screws or weld?
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Drilled holes and screwed it in...you can get a cleat for about $10 at any marine store, along with the pulleys you'll need, too.
Fish on...
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« Reply #11: February 06, 2010, 09:36:00 AM » |
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I hate to resurrect a long-dead topic, but I just wanted to thank FireFish for the recommendation of a LeeLock anchor system for the toon. I wasn't convinced that it would work well on a pontoon, but it does work very well. It wasn't cheap, and Sportco didn't have them in stock for quite some time, but I finally got my hands on one and it is great! Thanks again FireFish... Installed LeeLock 1/2" Cleat (with steelhead):  |
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« Reply #12: February 06, 2010, 08:21:47 PM » |
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maybe if you quit studying and werent so busy with your "HEEP" i mean jeep  you could head down to the river and show you what a real mans pontoon boat is and my badass anchor system thanks to bankbum School =  Fish =  |
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